17-23 , 2015SEPT. Columbia Street West, Flashback on the Landing • Page 2 Columbia Street West: Best Overall Club The C-Street Train Keeps Rolling On Dress for Success It’s been 30 years since the train affixed high on now, the establishment is pretty much likes it’s been the wall at Columbia Street West made its first lap since she first arrived. Fort Wayne around the storied bar. In that time the train hasn’t “It’s hasn’t changed that much,” she said. “We changed, but like the city around it, Columbia Street still have live bands on Saturday and dancing on Fri- West has. day. Pop Up Shop The tweaks to the longest-lived bar on The Land- “When I first started we were still open Monday ing have been subtle at times and not-so-subtle at through Saturday. Business people used to come in for casual attire sale others. One thing has remained lunch. Now it’s just Wednesday consistent, however, and that’s Terese Eichel through Saturday in the evening. Columbia Street West winning There’s not as many people going Sept. 18-20 Whammy awards. This year is out early in the week.” Glenbrook Square no different, with CSW pulling But people still flock to Bour- down the Best Overall Club. The bon Street Hideaway, the Cajun- In the mall, outside of Carson's bar has won that award a total of Creole restaurant in the basement eight times now. And there are of CSW, which is open Thursday plenty of past wins in other cat- through Saturday. egories, including 10 for Best The downtown nightlife fo- Rock Club. cus has shifted as well. New plac- So what is it that makes CSW es have opened near Parkview so popular? To general manager Terese Eichel the an- Field and Columbia Street, once the main artery of the Shop our selection of swer is simple. Three Rivers Festival and home to numerous bars and casual styles at bargain prices. “It’s an everybody’s club,” Eichel said. “Older restaurants, is awaiting a rebirth. people, younger people, college kids. A lot of people “There are plans for The Landing to be converted find something to like about it.” to a walking street with apartments, shops and restau- Over the years CSW has been the hot place to go rants,” Eichel said. “I think the weekday activity will for a wide variety of music, events and food. It’s been come back once that happens. And we’ll be ready. a lunch place, an after work place, a dinner place and We’re getting a new menu in the next few weeks. a dance-till-you-can’t-dance-any-longer place. We’ll have one of the best fish sandwiches you’ve All proceeds will benefit the It’s expanded and contracted. Life has been lived ever tasted.” Dress for Success Fort Wayne program. within its walls, and if those walls could talk ... When that happens, the train will probably do laps But to Eichel, who’s been at CSW for eight years for another 30 years. (Mark Hunter)

Flashback on the Landing: Best Dance Club

Melissa Long A Big City Dance Club in Fort Wayne Todd Smith knows a thing or two about how to Mikey Mike has been spinning for years, is elevated September 26 7pm have a successful dance club. As the owner of Flash- next to the bar. It would be easy to forget that you’re in back on the Landing and Early Birds Ultra Lounge and Fort Wayne and instead think that somehow you were a driving force behind the success of Piere’s Entertain- transported to Miami or New York in the 1980s or 90s. Fort Wayne ment Center in years past, Smith can lay claim to a Which is the whole point of Flashback. piece of every Best Dance Club Whammy awarded “That’s what this club is for,” Smith said. “We Museum of Art since 1997. play music from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. It used This year whatzup readers to be from the 50s, 60s and 70s. An evening of conversation with local news tilted toward Flashback on the It’s a flashback.” Landing with a whopping 45 Flashback is only open to the celebrity, Melissa Long. Enjoy stories about her percent of votes cast. Early Birds public on Friday and Saturday 30 years in local broadcasting, growing up in Ultra Lounge came in second nights, but Smith said the space with nearly 20 percent. hosts private parties and other Fort Wayne and her star turns in community Anyone who’s been to Flash- events regularly. theatre. Enjoy a Cocktail Buffet by Catablu, back knows what it’s all about. Flashback on the Landing According to Smith, anyone has been a fixture downtown for beer, wine, and an opportunity to ask comprises mostly women. 15 years, in one form or another, “It’s a very female-friendly Smith said. questions with award winning, Elmhurst High destination,” Smith said. “We’ve “I keep it clean, paint it, keep School alum, Melissa Long! made it that way. We offer the safety of traveling things fresh,” Smith said. “but basically I keep it the downtown with the shuttle service I offer. I run it for same. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” free, track the rides, make it safe. We pick up at Early Smith said he relies on a competent staff to keep Birds and hotels. All over. It’s a very popular bach- his interests, which includes the restaurant Main Street Box Office: elorette destination.” Bistro & Martini Lounges and Yolo Event Center, run- The interior of flashback is a dance-club lover’s ning smoothly. 422-4226 paradise. The dance floor is in the center of the main “I’ll go to my restaurant, Main Street Bistro and Tickets.Artstix.Org floor under the hugest mirror ball this side of Vegas. then go to Flashback and see the same people I saw at Satellite mirror balls look like toys next to the thing. the restaurant, then come out to Early Birds and see FortWayneYoutheatre.org It’s like the Death Star. the same people I saw at Flashback. It’s really cool The second level is open to the dance floor below. to see that transition. I have a great support system.” There is bottle service. The sound booth, where deejay (Mark Hunter) 2------www.whatzup.com------September 17, 2015 whatzup Volume 20, Number 7 he weather may be cooling off a bit, but around here that just means that the haunting season is upon us. Our annual trek through the area’s THE BEST-SELLING haunted institutions begins this week with our cover story on Hysterium, Taka the Hysterium Asylum and formerly the Haunted Cave. If you have fond MAGIC SHOW memories of being scared shirtless while watching the original Halloween back when movies were movies, then you’ll want to get there this weekend to spend some quality time with Michael Myers (aka Tony Moran) himself. As we under- IN BROADWAY HISTORY stand it, there’s nothing to fear; as a matter of fact, he sounds like a nice guy. Also this week we feature Bluffton’s street fair, a Youtheatre benefit featuring the always charming Melissa Long, the playwright and one of the leads of all for One’s production of Bend Us and one of this area’s most treasured artists, Maury Papier. This issue also reveals the Whammy Award winner for Best Overall Club and Best New Club, bringing to a close our slow reveal of the venue winners of the Best of 2014 whatzup Readers Poll. Don’t miss next week’s issue, when we fea- ture the big winner: Performer of the Year. ’Til then, enjoy your week and remember to tell ’em whatzup sent you! inside the issue • readers poll winners BACKTRACKS...... 9 Iron Maiden, The Number of the Beast (1982) COLUMBIA STREET WEST...... 2 OUT & ABOUT...... 11 Best Overall Club A Plethora of Country Acts Coming FLASHBACK ON THE LANDING...... 2 ROAD NOTEZ...... 16 Best Dance Club FLIX...... 18 Mr. Holmes • features SCREEN TIME...... 18 The Perfect Guy Draws a Crowd HYSTERIUM...... 4 Back to the Looney Bin ON BOOKS...... 19 Imperial Handbook BLUFFTON STREET FAIR...... 5 A Town Celebrates CURTAIN CALL...... 20 Escanaba in da Moonlight FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE...... 5 It’ll Be a Long Night DIRECTOR’S NOTES...... 20 The Marvelous Wonderettes DAVID FRINCKE...... 6 From Inspiration to the Stage • calendars TERESA BOWER...... 7 Familial Role Player LIVE MUSIC & COMEDY...... 11 MAURICE PAPIER...... 8 The City’s Master of Art & Artists MUSIC/ON THE ROAD...... 16 ROAD TRIPZ...... 17 • columns & reviews ART & ARTIFACTS...... 20 SPINS...... 9 STAGE & DANCE...... 21 Jim Mohr, Yo La Tengo, Lou Barlow THINGS TO DO...... 22 Cover by Greg W. Locke Hysterium photos on cover and page 4 by Libby Huffer On Sale Now! Sunday, October 11 4:30 & 7:30PM Embassy Theatre | 800-745-3000 Tickets also available at the Embassy Box Office, All outlets, and at www.ticketmaster.com Presented by

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September 17, 2015------www.whatzup.com------3 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ------Cover Story • Hysterium------20 Past 4 and More...... 15 all for One productions/Bend Us...... 21 The Alley Sports Bar/Pro Bowl West...... 10 Bar 145...... 12 Beamer’s Sports Grill...... 12 Bluffton Street Fair...... 19 Kat Bowser...... 10 Back to the Looney Bin C2G Live/The TV Show...... 23 By Mark Hunter the part, Moran said no. Moran was 21 at the Carpenter made Halloween in 21 days. C2G Music Hall...... 17 time and busying himself in an acting work- It has taken far longer for Scheer and his Calhoun Street Soups, Salads, Spirits...... 12 Of all the spine-chilling characters to shop, trying real hard to become a serious small crew to get Hysterium prepared for Columbia Street West...... 12 stalk and slash their way out of Hollywood actor. His agent told him what the role was new patients. The sewer room alone must DeKalb County Free Fall Fair...... 7 and into a theater near you, Michael Myers and who was the lead actress was and who have taken him that long. Even after running is among the spine-chillingest. With his fea- was directing. Moran was unimpressed. my fingers along the hand-carved Styrofoam Dicky’s 21 Taps...... 13 tureless mask and his steady gaze, the loony “She called me up and said I’ve got this bricks, I couldn’t be certain they weren’t Dupont Bar & Grill...... 13 bin escapee and homicidal villain of John low-budget, $350,000 horror film, and Ja- real. The attention to detail and authentic Embassy Theatre...... 6 Carpenter’s low-budget 1978 masterpiece mie Lee Curtis is in it and you play some feel of some of the rooms drive the brain to- Embassy Theatre/The Mersey Beatles...... 13 Halloween became the template for a pad- psycho,” Moran told me in a telephone in- ward complacency. Nothing new to see here. Fort Wayne Ballet/Remembrance...... 21 ded room full of copy-cat creepers armed terview. “And that’s all she knew. I was like, Which is just what they want you to think. with Ginsu knives. ‘Who’s Jamie Lee Curtis?’ I didn’t know “One of the big things we’re trying to Fort Wayne Civic Theatre/The Marvelous Wonderettes.....21 While the psychopath Michael Myers who she was. She explained it, and I was get away from is the old-school haunted Fort Wayne Dance Collective...... 23 went on to horror film infamy, the actor Tony like, so what. Being in a workshop, I was houses where everything is painted black Fort Wayne Musicians Association...... 15 Moran, the man behind the mask, lived in kind of like a snob at 21.”(Moran’s sister is and they just have people pop out at you,” Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau...... 2 relative obscurity. But 10 years ago Moran Erin Moran, who played Joanie on Happy Scheer said. “We’re trying to allow people Fort Wayne Youtheatre...... 2, 21 emerged from his quiet more space to be scared. life and began hitting the The mind is the greatest Green Frog Inn...... 11 horror convention circuit source of fear.” Hysterium Haunted Asylum...... 23 and making appearances Part of that space IPFW/Community Arts Academy...... 23 this year is outside, where IPFW/Shruti Indian Performance Series...... 10 guests will be menaced Jam Theatricals/The Illusionists...... 3 once again by ghouls with chain-saws. Not especially Latch String Bar & Grill...... 13 subtle, but you gotta give The Lucky Turtle Grill/The Lucky Moose Lounge...... 22 the people what they want, Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar...... 11 and from what Scheer said, NIGHTLIFE...... 11-15 the people want chain- Northside Galleries...... 3 saws. In Moran’s case, his Pacific Coast Concerts...... 15 mind was his greatest im- PERFORMERS DIRECTORY...... 14 pediment to fun. When the P.I.T.C.H...... 17 invitation to the cast and Snickerz Comedy Bar...... 11 crew screening arrived in Sweetwater Sound...... 13, 24 the mail, he threw it away. “I thought that was the Janelle Taylor...... 13 at various haunts around funniest thing I ever heard WGL 1250AM...... 18 the country signing au- in my life,” Moran said. “I Whitley County Farmers Market...... 23 tographs and posing for didn’t even go. I was such Wooden Nickel Music Stores...... 9 pictures. Photos are free, an idiot.” HYSTERIUM Moran finally saw the film with his Wrigley Field Bar & Grill...... 13 but autographs will cost you. Moran’s next stop is at the local haunt Open 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Fridays & girlfriend after seeing billboards advertis- WXKE 96.3...... 18 Hysterium where he will greet fans on ing it and noticing that it was still show- Friday, September 18 and Saturday, Sep- Saturdays thru Oct. 31 & ing in lots of theaters around the country tember 19 from 7 p.m. to midnight each 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 15-29 months after it was released. That’s when night. Hysterium, formerly the Haunted 4410 Arden Drive, Fort Wayne he realized Halloween was something spe- whatzup Cave, is the perfect venue for Moran. $12-$25, 260-436-0213, cial. Published weekly and distributed on Wednesdays and Thursdays by Over the past two years, the space at 4410 Moran was one of five actors to wear AD Media, Incorporated. Arden Drive in Fort Wayne has under- www.hysterium.com the infamous mask in the movie, but he 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725 Phone: (260) 691-3188 • Fax: (260) 691-3191 gone a striking face-lift from abandoned was the one whose face was revealed near E-Mail: [email protected] mine to lunatic asylum. Michael Myers will Days. He said that’s where his snobbish atti- the end, and he was the only actor credited Website: http://www.whatzup.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatzupFortWayne be back where he belongs. tude came from. Visits to the set of a profes- as Michael Myers. Still, when they offered Publisher ...... Doug Driscoll For Tom Scheer, the creative force be- sional Hollywood network production stu- him the same role in the sequel, he turned it Office Manager ...... Mikila Cook hind Hysterium, the inclusion of Moran dur- dio led him to turn up his nose at the sparse down. Advertising Sales ...... Mark Hunter ing the popular haunt’s opening weekend Halloween set, where even fake blood was “I didn’t want to wear the mask again,” Back Issues Back issues are $3 for first copy, 75¢ per additional copy. Send payment represents a kind of affirmation of Hyste- beyond their reach.) he said. “So they used my footage from Hal- with date and quantity of issues desired, name and mailing address to rium’s brand of fright. He didn’t recognize the name John Car- loween, gave me credit for the role and paid AD Media, Incorporated to the above address. “We want to set an ambiance that awak- penter either. But when his agent said Don- me, which was nice.” Subscriptions In-Home postal delivery available at the rate of $25 per 13-week period ens the fear in the back of your mind and ald Pleasance was going to be in it too, Mo- Moran has lots of stories from his three ($100/year). 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Advertising: Space reservations and ads requiring proofs due by no that pallid face to emerge from the shadows dition with Carpenter and producer Irwin smart and normal and well-informed. Meet- later than 5 p.m. the Thursday prior to publication. Camera-ready or is what caused your neck hairs to scramble Yablans a few days later, Moran was in the ing the fans is a blast.” digital ad copy required by 9 a.m. Monday the week of publication. Classified line ads may be submitted up to noon on Monday the week for the exits. The back of your mind was movie too – though he was still somewhat So is Hysterium. Scheer and his crew of publication. Myers’ home base. dismissive. have created a family-friendly haunt that ex- ADVERTISING If only Tony Moran had realized that 37 “I was like whoop-ti-do. A week or two pands to fill your capacity, and your need, to Call 260-691-3188 for rates or e-mail [email protected]. years ago. When his agent told him about at the drive-in, and that would be it.” be scared. 4------www.whatzup.com------September 17, 2015 ------Feature • Fort Wayne Youtheatre------It’ll Be a Long Night By Deborah Kennedy law and Long, but pictures, video and live per- formance. Hormann will put on her triple threat You might think you know Melissa Long. hat and join Long for a rendition of “Bosom If you own a television set and have tuned into Buddies” from Auntie Mame, and Long may or local news any time in the last 31 years, chances may not a treat audiences to a little something are good she has, in effect, been in your living she modestly refers to as her “stupid human room, delivering the day’s top stories with the trick.” (Sorry, no spoilers here.) kind of keen intelligence and trademark grace Long is, of course, best known for her work that have made her a bona fide Fort Wayne ce- as a news anchor, but she has been an active lebrity and beloved presence on the ------Feature • Bluffton Street Fair------public figure. stage as well, and But if you’ve said her favorite the- only seen her per- atrical roles include forming her anchor the title character duties, first at Chan- from Auntie Mame, nel 33 and now at Ulla (from The 21Alive, you haven’t Producers) and that seen the other side of Harvey Cocks’s A Town Celebrates of this consummate romantic pen pal in By Deborah Kennedy ton native who died in a tragic motor- professional career a 2000 First Pres- cycle accident in September 2001. woman – a side byterian production The Bluffton Street Fair is a sto- Many of these events are familiar which, according to of Love Letters. She ried annual tradition of music, crafts, to regular fair-goers. Thursday’s fare good friend Leslie said that, while she’s culinary delights and animal compe- is a feast of traditional favorites, be- Hormann, is as fun- not sure why anyone tions. This year’s event, which takes ginning with the Shriners Old Tractor loving and down-to- would pay to listen place in downtown Bluffton the week exhibit and the Industrial Parade and earth as it gets. to her chat about her of September 19-26, is no exception. ending with the Good Time Charlie “She’s obvi- life both in front and It promises to serve up all that and Show (which gives riders 19 and older ously one of the best away from the cam- more, including a performance by Fort a chance to shine) and The Anchor known faces in the era, she does know Wayne country fivesome Reckon. Room and Pam and Eagle’s Dancin’ city,” Horman said, exactly why some- The fair, one of the region’s lon- Feet, where crowd members will be “but what people one might choose gest running, starts Saturday, Sep- asked to strap on their dancing shoes don’t always know to support the Fort tember 19 with the horse and pony and twist the night away. is how funny she is. Wayne Youtheatre. division. A showcase-style equestrian Friday will be all about Reckon, They haven’t seen “Theater invests event will follow the next day at 11 a bunch of local boys whose fans can just how goofy she kids with so much a.m. Then, on Monday, September 21, often be found sporting buttons that can be.” self-confidence,” the little ones read, “This Now’s your AN EVENING WITH she said. “A lot of (riders nine- band is not a chance to see Long kids who aren’t into years-old and BLUFFTON STREET FAIR safe alterna- – who is retiring from MELISSA LONG sports or marching band under) will Tuesday-Saturday, Sept. 22-26 tive to your her 21Alive anchor post FORT WAYNE YOUTHEATRE or other group activities take the spot- Downtown Bluffton grand pappy’s in December – in all her like that get their sense light and the c o u n t r y . ” goofiness. On Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 of teamwork and ac- saddle with Free, www.blufftonstreetfair.com Helmed by September 26 at 7 p.m., Fort Wayne Museum of Art complishment from the much- f r o n t m a n the Fort Wayne Youthe- being in theater. It’s a loved Little Buckaroo Show, starting Ronnie Steven, Reckon – Keeter atre will be sponsoring 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne fabulous way to bring at 6:30 p.m. in the 4-H Park. Malott (bass), Rick Durnell (drums), An Evening with Me- Tix: $80 thru www.artstix.org kids out of their shell lissa Long, the fourth and help them come Festivities kick into high gear on Jeff Russel (guitar) and Andy 260-422-4226 Tuesday, September 22 with several Batchelder (guitar) – will entertain installment of its kind. into their own. juried competitions, including the Cu- audiences with a two-hour set begin- The event will take “I credit a lot of my linary, Needlework and Fine Art and ning at 7 p.m. at the West Washington place at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, and later confidence in life to my experience in the- Crafts and Flowers and Agricultural Street stage. your ticket entitles you to a light dinner, drinks atre. And the Fort Wayne Youtheatre has such a contests. At 6 p.m. that night, The Saturday closes out the fair. Cue and, of course, a coveted glimpse into the life successful and wonderful program. They rely a Brat Pack, a trio from northern Indi- the sad trombone sound. But that’s not and times of one of the area’s favorite daugh- lot on donations, so supporting them is always a ana specializing in the good-time hits to say the day will not be jam-packed ters. Prior guests of honor have included local good decision.” of crooners from the last several de- with fun, too. There will be a creative theater legend Harvey Cox and hometown girl In addition to putting on four complete pro- cades (the band’s slogan is “singin’, arts festival, an arts and crafts bazaar, a turned Broadway star Heather Headley. ductions a year, the Fort Wayne Youtheatre spe- swingin’ and drinkin’”) will take the pony- and heavy-weight horse-pulling “It’s such a fun, intimate evening of enter- cializes in outreach, bringing theater to under- stage at the intersection of Main and event, and last but not most definitely tainment,” said Hormann, the Youtheatre’s ex- served communities, disadvantaged youth and Market streets. Following The Brat not least, a wiener dog race. May the ecutive director. “People get to know a whole the elderly. Hormann said those who attend this Pack’s hour-long set will be the Bluff- best dachshund win. other side of the person on stage, and even fundraiser are guaranteed not only a good time, ton Street Fair Grand Opening Parade, The Bluffton Street Fair might just though there’s a stage, it’s really like we’re but the satisfaction that comes with giving back whose floats and participants will win the race for small-town charm. all hanging out at a party in someone’s living as well. celebrate the fair’s 2015 theme, “The The wonders of nature are undoubt- room.” “It’s a great evening of entertainment with Wonders of Nature.” edly awe-inspiring, but what about Partially because there’s a bar right there a local treasure,” Hormann said. “There will Wednesday fair highlights include that priceless moment when you run on the stage with the interviewer (in this case, be food from Catablu, and your ticket includes an antique and classic car show, a dec- into someone you haven’t seen for Asher Agency’s Larry Wardlaw) and the inter- beer and wine. It’s a different kind of night. It’s orated golf cart parade, a high school years on a quaint Hoosier street with viewee, as well as a grand piano played by none not your typical silent auction type of fundrais- band parade and the Casey Biberstine the delectable smell of fried things in other than Allen Circuit Court Judge Thomas er, and it will benefit the children in the area. Memorial Show. The latter honors the air? Felts. You’ll have the comfort of knowing your dol- Casey Biberstine, a 19-year-old Bluff- We reckon that’s hard to beat. The evening will be a multi-media event lars are going right back to the community and featuring not only conversation between Ward- directly to the youth services we provide.” September 17, 2015------www.whatzup.com------5 ------Feature • David Frincke------From Inspiration to the Stage By Deborah Kennedy and has written and produced four solo al- “Lauren asked if I’d like it if Bend Us bums of his own work, Frincke was new to was produced as part of all for One’s sea- Dave Frincke was on his treadmill when script writing when he sat down to tell the son, and I couldn’t have been more thrilled,” an idea came to him, seemingly out of the story of the Welsh revival. That’s why he Frincke said. UPCOMING EVENTS blue. was delighted when all for One Productions The fortuitous meeting with Nichols “That’s how all good stories start, right?” artistic director Lauren Nichols volunteered (not to mention the treadmill revelation) Sept. 19 | 8pm he joked in a recent phone interview. “’I was to read his first draft. was just one of many pieces of good fortune running on my treadmill ...’” Nichols’s resulting critique was not Frincke has encountered during the writing The idea that took root in his brain was exactly a delight to read, but it turned out of his first musical, and he is as sure as he Bi l l that he should write a musical about the to be exactly what Frincke needed to make ever was that it was God’s plan for him to Welsh revival of 1904. The father of three Bend Us not simply a retelling of significant bring Bend Us and the story of the Welsh and Heartland Church worship leader had historical events, but an emotionally stirring revival to American audiences. Another for- Ma h e r never written a scripted musical before, and dramatic narrative with true-to-life charac- tunate event was his online correspondence he’d only read one book about the revival ters and high stakes. with a Welshman named Dave Pike. Dur- Live Stand-Up Tour many years previous. Still, he could not ing the course of his research, Frincke banish the notion that this musical needed emailed Pike, a blogger and an expert on to be written, and he immediately jumped the Welsh revival, to ask him if he knew off the treadmill and went to tell his wife, about the origins of a particular chorus Bethany. often sung during revival services. Pike “I said to her, ‘I think God has told went to work researching the chorus, and me to write a musical about the Welsh re- the two men struck up a friendship that led vival,’ and she was like, ‘Um, okay?’ That to Frincke visiting Wales for the first time night, after my family was in bed, I started a few years ago. researching, and I was overwhelmed by Later that same year, Frincke was what I was reading. A nation’s culture lit- electrified when he heard that a Welsh October 11 | 4:30 & 7:30pm erally changed in a matter of months.” couple was in the congregation at what The Welsh revival of 1904 was an un- turned out to be a particularly memorable deniably fast-spreading, wide-sweeping Sunday at Heartland Church. He made Th e Il l u s i o n i s t s phenomenon. There is no single expla- sure to introduce himself to the couple Direct from Broadway nation for why the revival took place or and was thrilled to find out that the wom- why it was so pervasive, but in the winter an was a classmate of his at Concordia, of that year converts began packing the and that she and her husband had spent churches in Wales and the UK in almost the last several years founding churches record numbers. The Welsh movement in and around Cardiff, Wales. soon spurned corresponding revivals in “I told them that I knew someone U.S., Africa, India, northern Europe and from Cardiff and his name was Dave Latin America. And while the revival was Pike,” Frincke said, “and guess what led by a number of fiery Welsh preach- they said? ‘Dave Pike? We know Dave. ers, including Joseph Jenkins, Nantlais He went to our church.’ It was crazy and Williams, J.T. Job, Seth Joshua and Evan BEND US wonderful and a sign to me that God was October 15 | 7:30pm Roberts, it was given a boost by a few sec- connecting us.” ular newspapers, namely The Western Mail all for One Productions Frincke then discovered that Heartland and The South Wales Daily News, whose Church, which he started attending in his reporters gave extensive coverage to the 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, late teens because Bethany was a member Bl a c k Violin now impromptu and impassioned services, Sept. 18-19 & 25-26 there, had at one time an active relationship which one worshipper described as akin to a 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 & 27 with Wales, but that the relationship had October 17 | FRIGHT NIGHT! hurricane. PPG ArtsLab lapsed. Thanks to a series of events set in Frincke’s research led him to believe motion by Frincke’s writing of Bend Us, the Scooby Doo Meets Batman.....3:30pm that the revival rose out of a number of cul- Auer Center for Arts & Culture connection between Heartland and Wales Beetlejuice...... 6:30pm tural, socio-economic and spiritual factors. 300 E. Main St, Fort Wayne is again healthy and vibrant, and Heartland His historically rooted musical, Bend Us, Tix.: $10-$18, 260-745-4364 has sent many ministry teams and interns to The Shining...... 11pm which will get its world premiere Septem- work in Welsh churches over the last couple ber 18-20 and 25-27 at the PPG Artslab as “She basically told me that the story was years. Save the Date! part of all for One Productions’ 2015-2016 compelling, but she couldn’t possibly put it Frincke said working on Bend Us has re- The Mersey Beatles...... Oct. 23 season, concerns itself with all the forces at on stage,” Frincke said. “She was very blunt, inforced his faith that God is never far away, Festival of Praise...... Nov. 4 work, while focusing primarily on the spiri- in the nicest and most loving way. There was that he concerns himself quite literally in the tual side. a line in her critique that really struck with doings here on earth. That’s why he made Ragtime...... Nov. 5 “There’s no quotable easy answer for me. She said, ‘Your script doesn’t make me sure to incorporate the hymn “Here Is Love” Great Russian Nutcracker...... Nov. 8 why the Welsh revival happened when it care about the Welsh revival.’ Probably be- into the musical. Not only was it considered Girls Night: The Musical...... Nov. 13 did, but spiritually, God just did it,” Frincke cause the script was so event focused, I was the love song of the Welsh revival, but its Easton Corbin...... Nov. 14 said. “He is so sovereign, he brought about missing the emotional connection. Thanks chorus has particular significance to the Jackson Browne...... Nov. 17 the changes in the hearts of the people. A to Lauren, I knew what I had to do, and I main themes of the show. hallmark of the Welsh revival is that it was started revising that same day.” “There’s a chorus to the hymn. It’s a a revival of repentance. The main teaching In a very short amount of time, Frincke beautiful little phrase that when translated phrase of the revival was ‘bend me,’ which turned out a second draft, and this time into English means, ‘Thanks be to Him for Embassy Theatre came from a very popular prayer and really Nichols said she would be thrilled to stage ever remembering the dust of the earth.’ To speaks of repentance, of being humble and it. Originally, Frincke was going to produce me, that means not that we’re worthless, but 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. teachable. It tells us that God uses people the show himself with Nichols directing, that God never forgets. When we see him Fort Wayne, Indiana who are teachable, humble and repentant.” but plans changed with all for One moved change the hearts of an entire people, we see Frincke himself learned a little some- from the Allen County Public Library stage that we’re not forgotten, that God is closer ticketmaster.com thing about humility while writing Bend Us. they’d been using for all of their productions and cares more than we could ever have A trained musician who plays piano, sings to their own space at PPG Artslab. imagined.” 6------www.whatzup.com------September 17, 2015 ------Feature • Teresa Bower------Familial Role Player By Jen Poiry-Prough those wilderness years,” she saw her own fair share of real-life drama. Imagination, family and the outdoors have always But theater was always in the back of her mind. played a big part in Teresa Bower’s life. As a tomboy “I don’t think a day went by that I didn’t deeply growing up in Fort Wayne, she, her brother and her miss it,” she says. friends spent hours outdoors, creating dramatic scenes Eventually the pull became too strong, and in in their backyards and the adjacent woods. 1988 she took a small role in the First Presbyterian “I was filthy, bruised and sunburned most of my Theater production of Ah, Wilderness!, along with an childhood,” she recalls. “With the help of my dad, we actor/writer, Alan North. Thus began a series of events built a functional bridge, a terraced stairway into the that would change her life – in more ways than one. side of a hill replicating The year before, the stairways of Aztec along with Larry Bow- temples and even a zip er, North had founded line over a creek.” Bower North Produc- Religion also came tions, a local company into play early in her producing original audi- life. ence-participation mur- “My first perfor- der mystery comedies. mance was when I was North invited Teresa to eight in a Holy Week attend one of their first drama at my church productions. in which I played the “Let’s just say that donkey bearing Jesus,” during the audience par- she says. “I was ecstatic ticipation portion of the about the entire experi- evening, Larry’s char- ence, because I had a acter interacted with me mad crush on the little a lot,” she says of her boy playing Jesus.” future husband. But she didn’t get She was soon officially bitten by invited to be an actor the theater bug until with the company and her eighth grade class became a permanent staged an abbreviated member of the group, production of Tom Saw- appearing in around 25 yer. As a child, she had different shows. She identified with Tom and and Larry fell in love Huck, but as a young and got married. teenager, she portrayed She was so thor- Aunt Polly. oughly re-infected by “I imagine it was the theater bug that awful – full of stilted she even went back to performances and school to study theater cracked voices,” she says, “but to me at the time, it officially about 10 years ago. was a magical experience.” “I was attracted to the high standards of Hunting- She continued to perform and work backstage ton University’s curriculum, faculty and student pro- throughout her teen years at Wayne High School, par- ductions,” she says. “However, going back to school ticipating in two shows per year. as an adult surrounded by young college students was As a high school senior, she appeared in the en- easily one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Talk semble of the PIT (Purdue-Indiana Theatre) produc- about feeling out of place!” tion of Fiddler on the Roof under the direction of the She pressed on, she says, gaining the trust of her late Larry L. Life. fellow students, and learning about the art of acting. “The production had a huge cast spilling off the She was close to finishing her theater degree when stage and covering all the aisles,” she says. “That was a job opportunity came along that she couldn’t pass my first taste of how serious theater was done.” up. She went on to Valparaiso University where she “I thought I’d go back to tie up the loose ends of took some acting classes while majoring in educa- a degree, but I just never did,” she says. “Life built up tion. too many roadblocks. But I’m grateful for the time I Due to family circumstances, she returned home had there, the people I met and the skills I learned.” to Fort Wayne for her sophomore year and went to All told, in addition to the 25 Bower North pro- IPFW, switching her major to nursing with an empha- ductions she has appeared in, Bower has performed in sis in mental health. As a result, her love of theater fell 30 other plays as well. Her current one is in all for One by the wayside. production’s 2015-16 season opener, Bend Us. “Nursing was a field of study and profession re- “The show is a new musical drama that retells quiring every ounce of my physical and mental en- the challenges and victories of the Welsh revival of ergy,” she says. “Sadly, I believed that theater was 1905,” she says. “It’s a gripping story overlaid with something belonging to my childhood. Now it seemed richly textured music.” time to grow up and make sober, responsible choices Some of the music is original, written by David that more closely reflected those of the other adults in Frinke, and some is actual music from the era. my life and led to a predictable paycheck.” Bower plays the wife of a Welsh coal miner and She abandoned theater for nearly a decade, al- though she says that as a psychiatric nurse “during Continued on page10 September 17, 2015------www.whatzup.com------7 ------Feature • Maurice Papier------The City’s Master of Art & Artists By Heather Miller graphs Papier has amassed. Shot with his own camera he color give us a window into his interpretation of time, space was careful not to glorify his subject. and life. The Artlink Gallery is about to be taken by storm. Cur- “I made sure they weren’t that spectacular because the “The night skies fascinated me when I was a kid. Even rently hanging is a retrospective show that is safe to say will Indiana landscape really isn’t … I’d feel like a fool painting the idea of eternity used to just scare me to death. The dis- bring in hundreds of people before it runs its course. mountains and oceans.” tances between stars – some may not even be there once we The artist is Maurice Papier, an enthusiastically sup- Interpretations of landscapes, cityscapes, outer space and see them. The distance, all that stuff, it’s mind-boggling.” ported painter and educator who planted seeds of thought a lifetime of memories swirl about in Papier’s head. Bits and Papier spends about 50 to 60 hours contemplating and in countless students. Some may say his influence creating each painting, much of that is done dur- helped create the foundation of the regional art ing the late hours of the night. His fascination scene. Many impressionable minds passed through with the night sky started in childhood and re- his classroom as he taught young artists at the Uni- mains with him today. He feels most at ease to versity of Saint Francis from 1972-2004. Several create at night and often has to stop himself from of those artists are still practicing in the area, mak- working, knowing he will be too ramped up to ing art, seasoned with what was learned from Pa- sleep if he lets the creative juices flow too long. pier. Brilliant color, line and shape are three dom- Sixty-two works by Papier hang in the gallery, inant elements of Papier’s work. enough pieces to fill the walls of the entire space. Shapes combine to create architectural As a bonus, several past students, hand-selected by forms. Lines direct the eye across, up and down Artlink, show alongside the artist. The pairing al- and off the picture plane, leaving the viewer to lows viewers to discover the ripple affect that was wonder what lies beyond. What else is in this stirred by Papier’s years of teaching. artist’s mind? Color is bold, whether it is a dark Artlink is a suitable venue for such a show, not background supporting a field of warm-colored only for it’s lighting, space and location, but also shapes, or a bright yellow field of paint that for the relationship between the gallery and the makes the entire composition pop. artist. Back when Bruce Linker, who gave up his Papier thinks deeply about color, but he pre- apartment’s walls to showcase art, housed the gal- fers to keep things simple. lery, Papier was the very first artist to hang work “I only use blue, reds, some yellow, black in the space. It is only fitting that his retrospective and white and burnt sienna,” he explains. “I only be held at the gallery’s current location on Main have about six or seven tubes. That’s all I need. If Street. Add the fact that three friends – Rick Cart- I had more I’d just get confused.” wright, Betty Fishman and Karen Thompson – cu- A recent piece titled, “Ornamental Tower,” rated the show, and the whole celebration comes grabs one’s attention with a bold field of yellow. full circle. The show is a true retrospective. “I just started to use yellow. Now I’m kind “Some of this stuff goes back, jeep- of fascinated with it. Yellow doesn’t cover well ers, 10 years,” says Papier. at all. That’s five or six coats of paint to get it His works may span the past 10 MAURICE PAPIER: A RETROSPECTIVE that solid. It’s a pain to use, but it’s an interesting years, but his history as an artist runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday color. It activates things. It’s got a lot of punch.” much deeper. 12-6 p.m. Saturday & 12-5 p.m. Sunday Papier’s pieces are most often a combina- “When I was in high school, I was tion of painting and collage. Look closely at the going to be an engineer,” says Papier who thru January 15 pieces end up thin lines on his works and one will discover that they are took all the mechanical drawing classes Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery on his canvas. not painted features, but rather layers of paper. With a hand he could. His adept ability to draw caught 300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne Careful as skilled as a surgeon’s, Papier cuts amazingly thin strips the eye of his instructor. viewers will of magazine pages with a knife to create the colorful lines “He liked me so much he took me to Admission : $5-$7 (members free) notice the small within his work. International Harvester to watch what the 260-422-6478 figures often “Sometimes I’ll sit down and go through magazines for engineers did. When I saw, I knew that tucked between a couple of hours looking for the right color,” says Papier. was not what I wanted.” the lines and shapes of his compositions. The intent of the His eye for detail matches his meticulous hand and after 15 Papier went off to college, choosing art as his major, figures is to give his pieces scale and to remind us how huge years of practice, cutting razor sharp lines with smooth edges “Because it was the thing I least disliked to do.” the universe really is. is second nature. “Sometimes one will be a hair thicker than Within six months he was hooked and the soul of an art- “That little guy on the tightrope is trying to get through the other. I’ve tried all kinds of knives but what it comes ist was unleashed. the craziness of life. It’s so unpredictable, and it’d be awful down to, eyeballing works as well as any gadget that I’ve While mechanical engineering didn’t grab his attention, if everything were just the same.” ever found.” geometry and trigonometry are still highly identifiable influ- The idea for using small figures to illustrate scale came Painting, cutting paper and dreaming are enough to keep ences of his work. He is often told his pieces reference build- from a childhood interest in building model airplanes. Papier’s mind satisfied. ings and that even his abstract pieces are architectural. “I was a nerdy little guy. I’d fly them around lamps and “I’m never bored because of this stuff,” he says. “It Papier explains, “All my stuff is based around Indiana pretend they were trees. All that ties into my work today.” keeps me completely occupied. It’s a great thing. It’s much landscapes. They can be really pretty realistic like the Ten- His dreamy sense of wonder is heavily reflected his more comfortable now that I’m retired because I’ve got all nessee Bridge or they can get very abstracted.” paintings. Tiny figures dancing in night skies while balanced this time. My thoughts can move along with hurry. I really His paintings reflect a collection of landscape photo- on thin lines that intersect with shapes and planes of brilliant thank God that I’ve got painting.” 8------www.whatzup.com------September 17, 2015 ------Spins------Wooden Nickel Jim Mohr CD of the Week I’m Me BACKTRACKS Iron Maiden There’s plenty of fictional $11.99 country-style fun on Jim Mohr’s The Number of the Beast (1982) I’m Me, the seventh album of original songs from the New Ha- Iron Maiden was and still is ven-based singer/songwriter. In one of my favorite bands. That “Island in the Sun,” Mohr experi- they have been able to record and ments with a Toby-Keith-style tour for over 30 years is impres- bad-boy romp. “Welcome Home” sive enough, but listening to this deals with the ultimate country record this afternoon in 2015 still fantasy – winning the lottery – and “I May Be Right” works hard to excites me as much as it did back create an entire fictional musical persona. The most affecting songs, in high school. though, come from Mohr’s real life. It opens with the frenzied “Invaders,” a track that has guitar- The album’s title track is the kind of personal manifesto that you ists Dave Murray and Adrian Smith shredding away behind one of hear pretty often in country music: an ordinary guy’s declaration the best voices in rock and roll. “Children of the Damned” starts of his ordinariness. But Mohr’s assertion that he’s the kind of guy off a little slow, but has a Black Sabbath-meets-hair-metal mo- whose “beer tastes like beer” doesn’t come off as a defiant shout of mentum and finishes strong. “The Prisoner” is in-your-face metal with lead singer Bruce Dickinson singing into the Rob Halford family of the year superiority over the kind of guy who drinks artisanal microbrews. family of the year Instead, it sounds like the peaceful reconciliation of a guy and his (Judas Priest) range. Great guitars in this one as well, not to men- insecurities, the realization that it’s just fine to be who he is. tion Clive Burr behind the drums and songwriter/bassist Steve California-based indie foursome Family of It’s in this song, and in songs like “Saddle Up,” that you really Harris hitting their strides as well. “22 Acacia Avenue” closes side the Year have made waves both at home hear Mohr’s vulnerability. In these songs, Mohr copes with a past one and is six and a half minutes of really good early 80s metal, and abroad, thanks in particular to interna- that includes a fight with cancer, anxiety and depression, and he complete with ridiculously cool bridges and song sections. tionally acclaimed single “Hero.” The sum- comes out the other side. He’s not exactly exuberant, but he sounds Side two opens with their two most recognized tracks in “The mer festival mainstays follow up 2009’s settled and mature. Number of the Beast” and the extraordinary “Run to the Hills.” Songbook and 2012’s Loma Vista with a In tone, the songs veer back and forth between extremely tradi- These songs may be dated, but still carry some of the heaviest riffs record worthy of their name. Highlights of tional country and more contemporary, slightly slicker Americana. and lyrics from the last three decades. this eponymous album include “Facepaint” Nowhere on the album, however, will you find a hint of Auto-Tune The album closes with “Hallowed Be Thy Name,” a song that and “Blue Jean Girl.” Pick up your copy for $11.99 at any Wooden Nickel Music store. or anything else that takes the edge off the homegrown songs. Mohr is acknowledged as one of the best they ever did. isn’t that kind of guy. He is who he is, and that’s not a problem for They’ve had different members since the mid-70s, but Dick- him. (Evan Gillespie) inson, Harris and Murray are still the core of one of the best TOP SELLERS @ heavy-metal bands of all time. Yo La Tengo Fun Fact: Their 2016 Book of Souls tour will have the band Wooden Nickel travelling all over the world in a re-configured 747 jet piloted by (Week ending 9/13/15) Stuff Like That Dickinson himself. That’s pretty metal when you think about it. TW LW ARTIST/Album In the scheme of things, I (Dennis Donahue) have to be honest and say I’d 1 – SLAYER prefer a new Yo La Tengo album There, it feels not like some sort of step forward or leap into new ter- Repentless filled with original songs. That’s ritory. What it does feel like is a breather., a breezy moment of reflec- tion that we as long-time fans and listeners are invited to participate 2 1 IRON MAIDEN just how I feel. Sorry Ira, James Book of Souls and Georgia. I’d much rather hear in. newly-penned, original tunes Sometimes in life you’ve gotta stop and take stock. When you’re 3 2 THE ARCS coming out of the YLT camp any in constant forward motion, you tend to lose track of the good stuff Yours Dreamily day of the week over covers. that’s all around you. Stuff Like That There is the moment you stop But hey, if there’s a band out and smell those familiar roses. (John Hubner) 4 4 DR. DRE there that can record a collection of mostly cover songs, put it out as Compton a stand-alone LP and make it work, yeah, that would most definitely Lou Barlow 5 – GARY CLARK JR. be Yo La Tengo. Brace the Wave Stuff Like That There would be such an album. It does contain Story of Sonny Boy Slim re-imaginings of three older YLT tunes (“All Your Secrets,” “Deeper Lou Barlow is all about 6 – PRINCE Into Movies,” “The Ballad of Red Buckets”) as well as two new, transitions. The original, then Strange unreleased tracks (“Awhileaway,” “Rickety”), but for the most part erstwhile, then on-again bassist this album is a love letter to artists known and not so well known that for indie titans Dinosaur Jr. has 7 3 FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have affected these three Hoboken, New Jersey natives in one way mended fences with J. Mascis and Got Your Six or another. continues to tour and make music When listening to Stuff Like That There, you really can’t tell a with the band. But back when he 8 – BRING ME THE HORIZON difference between the covers and the originals. YLT do covers as if was still an ex-Dino Jr., Barlow That Is the Spirit they wrote them. There’s no attempt by Ira, James, and Georgia to channeled his feelings into the somehow morph into the artists they are covering. They lovingly en- lo-fi Sebadoh, alternating quietly 9 – PARIS velope songs like Hank Williams’ “I’m So Lonely I Could Cry,” The moody confessionals with a few sonic spasms here and there. The Pistol Politics Cure’s “Friday I’m in Love” and The Lovin’ Spoonful’s “Butchie’s even more sparse and nearly “fi”-less Sentridoh pushed even further 10 – HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES Tune” into their own acoustic-strummed and brushed snare world. into the quiet. If Sebadoh was an unfinished basement, Sentridoh Hollywood Vampires This is a low key, quiet album, something you could play late at was a cellar with a dirt floor – all a jarring transition from the fuzzy night and not wake the kids up. Their great interpretation of Great grandeur of Dinosaur Jr., but a transition nonetheless. Then there was Plains’ “Before We Stopped To Think” caresses and trickles from the electronically underpinned and relatively polished Folk Implo- the speakers like some distant whisper. The Parliaments’ “I Can Feel sion, which produced “Natural One,” a sinister, brooding surprise check out our the Ice Melting” is given a old time-y shuffle. Former YLT guitar- hit for Barlow. His sporadic solo work presented a somewhat more ist Dave Schramm adds some great jazz-inflected guitar throughout mature and centered artist without ever quite leaving behind that sig- the album, but he especially shines on this great track. 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They evoke nostalgia for another time, both www.woodennickelrecords.com for times we’ve lived in and times we haven’t. With Stuff Like That Continued on page 10 September 17, 2015------www.whatzup.com------9 TERESA BOWER - From Page 7 the mother of another major player in the Larry had starred in for writer/director Da- story. These characters are based on histori- vid Weese through Blended Planet Produc- cal figures of the time. tions. The role has come with some unique “Dave thought I had a quality intrin- challenges, including a Welsh dialect, re- sic for the character that could translate to search, and “a lot of subtext.” But Bower film,” she says. “I hope he was right.” embraces the challenges. The film is a dramedy about a dysfunc- “I always enjoy doing dialect work,” she tional family in need of grace. “Another says, “and it’s fun to escape to a completely strong storyline,” says Bower, “is the time- different time and place. I also enjoy string- less tale of a girl and her horse, curiously ing together the clues to my character and named Grace – just the quality this family how she fits into the story being told. The needs.” woman I play is conflicted, which is great Bower plays an equine veterinarian, fun to portray.” which she says is the fulfillment of a real- One of her favorite aspects of the show life childhood dream. on a personal level is that her son, Andrew “My character’s name is Marianne, so Bower, is also in the show, playing two you know she’s going to be sunny and posi- roles. tive,” Bower says. “We did our first full-length show to- She is the perfect foil to Gauff, the gether four years ago,” she says, “and we’ve “crusty, pessimistic ol’ critter” who is played done a show together every year since.” by husband Larry. She loves that theater is a way to bring “My character spends a significant her whole family together. “Our family’s amount of time encouraging him to do the shared onstage experiences have been a right thing,” she says. “Not much of a stretch unique way to go through life together,” she from reality. Just kidding.” says. “One of the great thrills of my life is to As much fun as she is having now, ap- share the stage with my guys.” pearing onstage with her son and on film Although she has performed with all with her husband, Bower says her life is a the local theaters (“as well as some that no little more hectic than she would like. longer exist”), Bower says that what sets all “I don’t think I’ll ever try to do a play for One apart from the rest “is the immediate and a movie simultaneously again,” she spiritual connection we’re invited to make says. “Right now almost every minute I’m from the first read-through until closing awake has to be extremely productive with night.” no margin for error. This is definitely not the Actors and crew have the opportunity to way I prefer to live.” join in group prayer, if they so desire. In addition to two simultaneous produc- “As a group we often sense God’s pres- tions, she is continuing her part-time con- ence uniting us and moving us forward,” she tract work as a case manager – “with a dash says. “Divine inspiration, you could call it.” of nursing thrown in,” she adds. In addition to her stage role, Bower is “God is helping me navigate this tricky appearing in her first film as well. time,” she says. “I’m blessed to have a hus- The film, Healed by Grace II: Ten Days band who is very responsible at home. That’s of Grace, is the sequel to a film her husband what really paves the road for me.” SPINS - From Page 9 ics) contributes to the atmosphere, but this journey that fueled this remarkable album. is a Lou Barlow lurching from the blow of “No more denying/ All done with trying.” It heartbreak, rather than the more familiar might sound like a downer, but in the con- Lou Barlow anticipating it. “I want you here text of the song, it’s perhaps a corner turned. in my arms/ in my hair,” he sings in “Wave.” Maybe even a transition. (D.M. Jones) “Leave me alone but don’t go.” The 49-year- old, still obviously a vital artist, addresses Send two copies of new CD releases to age on “Pulse” and provides a rueful aside 2305 E. Esterline Rd., Columbia City, IN during the uptempo “Boundaries,” singing, 46725. It is also helpful to send bio informa- “I’ll take the lonely way out.” But on “C tion, publicity photos and previous releases, & E,” accompanied only by a single guitar, if available. 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Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located in ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Canopy Corners on Getz Road between Covington and Illinois. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-3 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Nicks_1/20ad_Sep16-due Sep8.indd 1 9/8/15 11:50 AM Thursday, September 17 DJ Tr e n d — Variety at Nick’s Martini Ro bb i e V a n d He i d i Du o — Variety at Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 Lake George Retreat, Fremont, 8-11 Ad a m St r a c k — Acoustic at Checkerz a.m., no cover, 482-6425 p.m., no cover, 833-2266 alley sports bar Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8-10 p.m., Je f f McDo n a l d — Variety at Don Hall’s Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Acoustic Sports Bar • 1455 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-4421 no cover, 489-0286 Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., at Adams Lake Pub, Wolcottville, Ex p e c t : Sports on 21 big screen TVs all week. Sandwiches, wraps, Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — no cover, 489-2524 7-10 p.m., no cover, 854-3463 e t t i n g h e r e Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Parkview Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — soups and salads. $10 buckets every Sunday. G T : Inside Pro 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Randalia Cafeteria, Fort Wayne, 5-6 Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 Bowl West, Gateway Plaza on Goshen Road. Ho u r s : 1-10 p.m. Mon.- Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at p.m., no cover, 373-4000 p.m., no cover, 471-3798 Tues., closed Wed., 1-11 p.m. Thurs., 1 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Mi k e Mo w r y — Rock/variety at Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex p.m., no cover, 432-8966 Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, Friday, September 18 Ca p ’n Bo b — Variety at Tipton House 7-10 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 ARCOLA INN & ALE p e n ic i g h t Retirement Community, Huntington, O M N — Hosted by Mike Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The Pub/Tavern • 11517 Arcola Rd., Arcola • 260-625-4444 Conley at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., 6 p.m., no cover, 356-2028 Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, pool table, jukebox, live weekend entertainment, Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — R&B/vari- Fort Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, p.m., no cover, 426-1088 426-2537 3 TVs, free WIFI, patio, fire pit. Drink specials: $3 domestic pitch- ety at AJ’s Bar and Grill, Fort Wayne, Ar c t i c Cl a m — Rock/variety at Bar 7-10 p.m., no cover, 434-1980 Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ 145, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, ers $2 Fire & Ice Sun.; $1 domestic drafts, $2 craft drafts, $3 Captain Da n Sm y t h — Acoustic at Chapmans Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, 209-2117 Mon.; $2 well drinks Tues.; $2 Reds, $3 bombs Wed.; $2 domestic 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- Brewing Company, Angola, 7-9 p.m., Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock/variety at longnecks, $3 craft/import longnecks Thurs.; $5 domestic pitchers Fri.; 5827 no cover, 866-221-4005 Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 $3 Beam or Canadian Mist Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Arcola Rd. & Eme, Pa t & Fa y e — Acoustic variety at Dupont Da v e Qu i n n — Variety at The Green p.m., $5, 483-1311 less than 10 minutes from Fort Wayne. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9-11 p.m., no Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 6:30-8:30 Th e Br a t Pa c k — Rat Pack at Venice Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM cover, 426-1088 p.m., no cover, 483-1311 Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Da v i d Re y n o l d s — Piano at Club Soda, Ri c h i e Wo l f e — Acoustic at El Azteca, $1, 482-1618 BAR 145 Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Br o t h e r — Rock at Taps Pub, Avilla, Gastro Pub • 4910 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-209-2117 cover, 426-3442 482-2172 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, 897-3331 Ex p e c t : Pairing premium spirits and beer with gourmet food in an ambient, energetic setting offering live entertainment. Full menu. $10 ------lunches including sandwich, side & drink, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; $15 bottled house wine/$5 glasses Tues.; $5 Burger & $5 Martinis Wed.; $4 Craft Bottles Thurs. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Between Coliseum and Washington Ctr. on North Clinton. Ho u r s : 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Tues., 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Wed.,-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. A Plethora of Country Acts Coming Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Country fans have had a lot to cheer about lately BEAMER’S SPORTS GRILL with the list of top-notch acts coming to the area. Big Sports/Music/Variety • W. County Line Rd. & Highway 30 • 260-625-1002 & Rich at Parkview Field (Sept. 19), Luke Bryan Out and About Ex p e c t : Big Ten, Nascar, NFL Sunday Ticket, pool tournaments, live at M&J Farms in New Haven (Sept. 30), The Swon music Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. No cover. New owners & man- Brothers at DeKalb County Free Fall Fair (Oct. 3), NICK BRAUN agement. Complete menu featuring homemade pizza, burgers, steaks, Ge t t i n g h e r e Miranda Lambert at the Memorial Coliseum (Oct. 16) sandwiches and salads. Serving fresh Didier meats. T : A quick 10 minutes west of Coliseum on U.S. 30. Ho u r s : Open daily at and Easton Corbin at the Embassy Theatre (Nov. 14) see what the hype’s all about because, despite seeing 11 a.m., noon on Sunday. Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc are some of the notable ones. As you can see, there are Lewis numerous times fronting the band Staind, I’ve plenty of worthy shows to choose from, although your yet to catch him performing his solo country material. BOOTLEGGERS SALOON & GALLEY wallet might not agree. Lewis is currently working on material for his second Pub/Tavern • 2809 W. Main St., Fort Wayne • 260-387-6307 One you might not be aware of yet is Montgomery full-length solo album which he hopes to release early Ex p e c t : Golden Tee, jukebox, 3 TVs, free WIFI, deck patio, motor- Gentry who will be performing at the Allen County next year. Perhaps we’ll get a taste of the new stuff cycle parking available. Daily food & drink specials: $1 coneys & Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 10. The country that evening. General admission tickets are now on $2.50 18 oz. domestics Sun.; 50¢ wings & $3 pitchers Mon.; $1 tacos duo will be in town for the ODZ Jeep Jam 2015 which sale for $25, with VIP tickets going for $60. & $1.50 domestic longnecks Tues.; $1 drafts & 1/2 price pizza Wed.; has become the largest Jeep party in the Midwest and On Saturday, October 17, you’ll need to try your $12 buckets & $1 sliders Thurs.; $4 pitchers & smoked BBQ ribs, is a benefit for American military families and vet- best to make it out to the Alley Sports Bar in Pro Bowl tips & chicken specials Fri.; $12 buckets Sat. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner erans. The event which features kids games, a Jeep/ West on Goshen Road. That night will mark the de- of Jefferson & West Main St., 2 minutes from downtown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. daily. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, ATM Mopar show, Jeep trail rides, a bake sale, a silent auc- but of the band My Special Purpose, one of the newer tion, pedal cart races, a monster truck demonstration, cover acts on our local scene. These guys bring a little C2G MUSIC HALL food and beverages, a parade to the fairgrounds from spice to the scene with 80s dance pop rock tunes and Music • 323 W. Baker St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-6464 O’Daniel Jeep and much more. In addition, there will a little current rock and classic. How many bands out Ex p e c t : Great live music on one of Fort Wayne’s best stages. Diverse also be music from opening acts Chase Bryant and there attempt to cover Flock of Seagulls, The Hoot- musical genres from local, regional and national performers, all in a Walker County. For more info and tickets, go to www. ers or even Cyndi Lauper? My Special Purpose do. comfortable, all-ages, family-friendly, intimate atmosphere. Excellent odzjeepjam.com. Their setlist also includes Huey Lewis, Loverboy, The venue for shows, events, presentations, meetings and gatherings. Another show that was recently announced is Tubes, Prince, Saga and many more hits from the 80s Food catered by local vendors during some shows. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Aaron Lewis who will be making his way to the Rusty to now. Together, Mick Drysdale (vocals/keys), Joe Downtown on Baker between Ewing and Harrison, just south of Spur on Saturday, November 14. Lewis has been to Lehman (guitar), Lou Schmidt (bass) and Marky Met- Parkview Field. Ho u r s : Most shows start at 8 p.m., doors one hour the Spur in the past, and although I didn’t make it out, tert (drums) bring the party! Catch their debut and be earlier. Al c o h o l : Beer & wine during shows only; Pm t : Cash, check I heard nothing but good things about the show. This on the lookout for future dates. time around I’ll make sure to get my rear out there and [email protected] September 17, 2015------www.whatzup.com------11 NIGHTLIFE Su n d a y , Se p t . 20 • 7p m • $6 • Al l Ag e s Im p a l e r , Fi e n d , CALHOUN STREET SOUPS, SALADS & SPIRITS “CS3” Local Acoustic Every Thursday Music/Variety • 1915 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne • 260-456-7005 Thursday, Sept. 17 • 7pm-10pm Th e Lu r k i n g Co r p s e s Burgers • Bands • Bourbon Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere, DJ Friday night, live shows, weekly drink & Ze p h a n i a h specials, private outdoor patio seating. Daily specials, full menu of Basket Case Mike Mowry sandwiches, soups, salads, weekend dinner specials and appetizers. Wednesday, September 16 • 10pm Saturday, Sept. 19 • 9:30pm-1:30am Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of South Calhoun Street and Masterson; Su n ., Oc t . 4 • 7 & 9:30p m • $25 • 18+ ample parking on street and lot behind building. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 w w w .b r o wnpaperticket s .c o m p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. Arctic Clam Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Friday, September 18 • 10pm o bc a t ChAMPIONS SPORTS BAR B Sports Bar • 1150 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne • 260-467-1638 The Lee Gantt Saturday, September 19 • 10pm Go l d t h w a it Ex p e c t : High-action sports watching experience featuring 30 HD TVs, state-of-the-art sound systems and booths with private flat screen TVs. Kid Friendly Until 10pm Morning After Great drink specials. Varied menu to suit any palate. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 260-625-1002 Corner of Jefferson Blvd. and S. Harrison St., inside Courtyard by 4910 N. Clinton Street 9 short min. west of Coliseum Blvd. Marriott. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Fort Wayne • 209.2117 at US 30 & W. County Line Road Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex, Disc, ATM Checkerz Bar & Grill ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Pub/Tavern • 1706 W. Till Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-489-0286 Ch e v e l l e w/10 Ye a r s , No t h i n g Mo r e , Mi k e Me r r y f i e l d w/AJ Fi n n e y — Bo n a f i d e — Variety at Fatboyz Bar Ex p e c t : Free WIFI, all sports networks on 10 TVs. Live rock Sh a m a n ’s Ha r v e s t — Rock at Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, & Grill, Ligonier, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no Thursday thru Saturday. Kitchen open daily with full menu and the Parkview Field, Fort Wayne, 6:30 Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, cover, 894-4640 best wings in town. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : On the corner of Lima and Till p.m., $25, 447-5100 486-0216 Br o t h e r — Rock at Taps Pub, Avilla, Ch o i c e — Classic rock at Dekalb Po p ’n’Fr e s h — Blues/rock at The Wet 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, 897-3331 roads. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Thurs.-Fri., 12 Outdoor Theatre, Auburn, 7:30 p.m., Spot, Decatur, 10 p.m., no cover, Bu l l d o g s — Oldies rock at Indiana noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-2 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : no cover, 952-2611 728-9031 Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, MC, Visa, ATM available Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — R&B/vari- Sa n d e r s , Po t t s , Sm y t h & Ro b e r t s LLC 11 a.m.-2 p.m., no cover, 422-5561 ety at Checkerz Bar & Grill, Fort — Variety at Deer Park Irish Pub, Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — R&B/vari- Columbia Street WesT Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no ety at Rack & Helen’s, New Haven, Rock • 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne • 260-422-5055 489-0286 cover, 432-8966 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 749-5396 Ex p e c t : The Fort’s No. 1 rock club. Live bands every Saturday. Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues Da n S m y t h B a n d — Variety at Downtown DJ Night every Friday w/ladies in free. Also visit Bourbon Street Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Eatery & Spirits, Warsaw, 10 p.m.-1 Hideaway, our New Orleans-style restaurant, in the lower level of 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, a.m., no cover, 574-267-6000 Er i c Cl a n c y Tr i o — Jazz/variety at 482-6425 DJ Tr e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field C-Street; open at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (260-422-7500). Large Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no menu featuring salads, sandwiches, pizzas, grinders, Southwestern and a.m., no cover, 426-3442 Saturday, September 19 cover, 485-1038 daily specials. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Downtown on The Landing. Ho u r s : Gr e g g Be n d e r Ba n d — Variety at Is l a n d Vi b e — Caribbean/variety at Open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, O’Sullivan’s Italian Irish Pub, Fort Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o t t — Eagles Post 3512, Fort Wayne, 7-11 Disc, Amex Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, p.m., no cover, 436-3512 422-5896 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas o e u s t i c e CURLY’S VILLAGE INN J J — Variety at Pedal City, BC Fu z z z — Funk/favorites at Club House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., cover, 426-3411 Pub/Tavern • 4205 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-747-9964 415-6167 Expect: no cover, 426-3442 Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at Beautiful deck with seating overlooking Saint Marys River. Family Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., owned since 1969. Karaoke every Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Voted Big & Ri c h , A Th o u sa n d Ho r s e s , Au s t i n House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no We bb — Country at Parkview Field, cover, 665-3922 Fort Wayne’s Best Onion Rings in 2011! Daily food and soup specials cover, 426-3411 Fort Wayne, 3 p.m., $16.50, 471- Ju k e Jo i n t Ji v e — Classic rock/funk made from scratch. Getting There: Corner of Bluffton and Engle roads, in Jo e l Yo u n g Ba n d — Country/rock/blues 5100 at Alley Sports Bar, Pro Bowl West, at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Waynedale. Hours: Open 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-9 p.m. Sun. Kitchen Big & Ri c h , Ch as e Ri c e , A Th o u sa n d Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, open at 5 p.m. daily. Alcohol: Full Service Pmt.: MC, Visa. Disc. Amex Ho r s e s , Da n i e l l e Br a d b e r y , Au s t i n 483-4421 483-5526 We bb — Country at Parkview Field, Ka t Bo w s e r — Variety at Don Hall’s DEER PARK PUB Jo h n Cu r r a n & Re n e g a d e — Country at Fort Wayne, 2 p.m., $21.50, 447- Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- The Venue, Angola, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Eclectic • 1530 Leesburg Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-432-8966 5100 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 cover, 665-3922 Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock/variety at Ki l l t h e Rabb i t — Rock at Checkerz x p e c t E : Home to Dancioke, 12 craft beer lines, 75 domestic and Ka t Bo w s e r — Variety at Don Hall’s Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 imported beers, assorted wines, St. Pat’s Parade, keg toss, Irish snug Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- p.m., $5, 483-1311 a.m., , 489-0286 and USF students. Friday/Saturday live music, holiday specials. 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Big Di c k a n d t h e Pe n e t r a t o r s — Mi k e Me r r y f i e l d w/AJ Fi n n e y — Outdoor beer garden. www.deerparkpub.com. Wi-Fi hotspot. Finger Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Ja k e — Variety Classic rock at 4D’s Bar & Grill, Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort food, tacos every Tuesday. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of Leesburg and Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., , Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no cover, 485- 490-6488 486-0216 Spring, across from UFS. Ho u r s : 2 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., noon-2 1038 Bi l l Ma h e r — Comedy at Embassy Mo r n i n g Af t e r — Variety at Beamer’s a.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Beer & Wine; Pm t : MC, Visa, Ma r s Ro y a l w/Co n t i n u e t h e St o r y , Theatre, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m., Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m.- Disc We Lo v e Yo u — Alternative rock at $39-$79, 424-5665 1:30 a.m., no cover, 625-1002 Skeletunes, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., $5, DICKY’S 21 TAPS Bi l l y Da l e — Oldies at American Mo u n t a i n De w e Bo y s — Country at The 739-5671 Legion 499, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 Post, Pierceton, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Pub/Tavern • 2910 Maplecrest Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0590 Mas t e r a n d t h e Mu s i c i a n s f e a t . Re x a.m., no cover, 483-1368 cover, 574-594-3010 Ex p e c t : Family-friendly, laid back atmosphere; Great tunes; Large Ca r r o l l , To d d Mo y e r — Christian rock at Cupbearer Café, Auburn, 7-9 selection of beers; Beautiful patio; Cornhole on Wednesdays. Brand p.m., free, 920-8734 new menu! Daily lunch specials under $8. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : 2 blocks north of State St. on Maplecrest at Georgetown. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Mon., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tue.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 midnight WEDNESDAYS friday, SEPT. 18 • 10pm SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 • 10pm Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Amex, Visa, Disc DUPONT BAR & grill $ 00 Sports Bar • 10336 Leo Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-1311 1 Ex p e c t : Great daily drink specials, 3 pool tables, NFL Ticket, 16’x10’ dance TESTED Megatron, three 6’x4’ Minitrons, 12 flat screen TVs, Shut Up and Sing Karaoke w/Mike Campbell every Wednesday at 8 p.m.; live music every Friday & Saturday. $6.99 daily lunch specials; 50¢ wings domestic Wednesdays; Fishy Fridays w/$10 Fish Bowls & $6.99 Fish Tacos. party w/ ON Ge t t i n g Th e r e : North of Fort Wayne at Leo Crossing (Dupont & Clinton). Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat.; 11 a.m.-12 midnight Sun. DRAFTS Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Amex & KARAOKE W/JOSH FIND OUT HOW A WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTING dj rich ANIMALS CAN GET YOU NEW CUSTOMERS & MORE BUSINESS. On the Landing • 135 W. 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September 17, 2015------www.whatzup.com------13 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------NIGHTLIFE Tuesday, September 22 St r e e t Fa i r Ba n d — Variety at Bluffton To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at Street Fair, Bluffton, 6, 8 & 9 p.m., Main Street Bistro & Martini Lounge, FIREFLY COFFEE HOUSE Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — Karaoke free, 824-4351 Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no cover, Coffeehouse • 3523 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-373-0505 at Nick’s Martini & Wine Bar, Fort Wh o Da t — Variety at Venice 420-8633 Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Tr e n t Bo s t o n — Variety at Bar 145, Ex p e c t : Peaceful, comfortable atmosphere; live music on Friday & Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 482- 6425 $1, 482-1618 Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, 209- Saturday, 5-6:30 p.m.; local artists featured monthly; outdoor seating. Th e Br a t Pa c k w/St r e e t Fa i r Ba n d 2117 Free wireless Internet. Great coffee, teas, smoothies; fresh-baked items; — Variety at Bluffton Street Fair, Thursday, September 24 light lunches and soups. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner of North Anthony Bluffton, 6 p.m., free, 824-4351 Friday, September 25 Blvd. and St. Joe River Drive. Ho u r s : 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Club Al i c i a Py l e — Variety at Club Soda, a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : None; Pm t : MC, Visa, Paradise, Angola, 7-10 p.m., no Fort Wayne, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no 2 Be f o r e No o n — Jazz at Dash-In, Fort Disc, Amex cover, 833-7082 cover, 426-3442 Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 423-3595 KT & t h e Sw i n g s e t Qu a r t e t — Blues at Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Da v e — 80D — Rock at Rex’s Rendezvous, GREEN FROG INN Latch String, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Warsaw, 10 p.m., no cover, 574- Pubs & Taverns • 820 Spring St., Fort Wayne • 260-426-1088 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 267-5066 Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Ja k e — Variety at Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere at one of Fort Wayne’s true landmarks. Bu c c a Ka r a o k e w/Bu c c a — Karaoke at Af t e r Sc h o o l Sp e c i a l — Rock at Deer Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Great food, great drinks and great friends. Wing Fest Grand Champion 10 p.m., no cover, 485-1038 p.m., no cover, 432-8966 12 a.m., no cover, 432-8966 wings every Monday and Wednesday for just 50¢ apiece. Ge t t i n g Op e n Mic — Hosted by Dan Smyth at DJ Tr e n d — Variety at Nick’s Martini Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e — at The Th e r e : Just north of downtown at the corner of Spring and Sherman. The Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.-12 Green Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9:30 Ho u r s : Open 10 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 12 8-11 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 a.m., no cover, 482-6425 p.m., no cover, 426-1088 p.m.-3 a.m. Sat. and 12:30-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : Hu b i e A s h c r a f t — Acoustic at Checkerz Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock/variety at Wednesday, September 23 Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8-10 p.m., Martin’s Tavern, Garrett, 10 p.m.-2 MC, Visa, Amex, Disc no cover, 489-0286 a.m., cover, 357-4290 LATCH STRING BAR & GRILL Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Jo s h — Jas o n Pa u l — Acoustic variety at El Ch r i s Wo r t h & Co m p a n y — R&B/vari- Karaoke at Columbia Street West, Azteca, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., no ety at Arena Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Pubs & Taverns • 3221 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5526 Fort Wayne, 9:30 p.m., no cover, cover, 482-2172 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 557-1563 x p e c t E : Fun, friendly, rustic atmosphere. Daily drink specials. 422-5055 Je f f McDo n a l d — Variety at Don Hall’s Da n c e Pa r t y w/DJ Ri c h — Variety at Mondays, $5 pitchers; Tuesdays, $2.50 import bottles & $1 tacos; Bu l l d o g s — Oldies rock at Bluffton Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, Wednesdays, $2 wells and 50¢ bone-in wings; Sundays, $2.50 bloody Street Fair, Bluffton, 7-9 p.m., free, no cover, 489-2524 10:30 p.m., cover, 422-5055 Marys. Live bands Friday, Sunday, & Tuesday; comedy improv/open 824-4351 Jo n Du r n e l l — Variety at Beamer’s Fa r m l a n d Ja z z Ba n d — Dixieland/vari- mic Wednesday; karaoke Monday, Thursday & Saturday. No cover. Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at Nick’s Martini Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., ety at Don Hall’s Guesthouse, Fort & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 8-11 p.m., no cover, 625-1002 Wayne, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Where Clinton and Lima roads meet, next to Budget no cover, 482-6425 Op e n Mic Ni g h t — Hosted by Mike 489-2524 o u r s Rental. H : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 12 noon-12:30 a.m. Sun. Fo r t Wa y n e Co m e d y Co n n e c t i o n — Conley at Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Fi g h t i n g Wo r d s — Rock at O’Sullivan’s Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa Comedy at Latch String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 8:30-11 p.m., no cover, Italian Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 Fort Wayne, 9 p.m., no cover, 483- 426-2537 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, 422-5896 Mad Anthony Brewing cOMPANY 5526 Op e n St a g e Ja m — Hosted by Pop ‘n’ G-Mo n e y Ba n d — Blues at Dupont Bar Brew Pub/Micro Brewery • 2002 S. Broadway, Fort Wayne • 260-426-2537 Hu b i e As h c r a f t — Acoustic at Taps Fresh at Office Tavern, Fort Wayne, & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, Ex p e c t : Ten beers freshly hand-crafted on premises and the eclectic Pub, Avilla, 7-9 p.m., no cover, 897- 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover, 478- 483-1311 madness of Munchie Emporium. 4-1/2 star menu, ‘One of the best 3331 5827 Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas a r a o k e w u c c a Pa u l Ca r l o n — Variety at The Green House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no e t t i n g h e r e K /B — Variety at Wrigley pizzas in America,’ large vegetarian menu. G T : Just south- Field Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9-11 p.m., no cover, 426-3411 o u r s west of downtown Fort Wayne at Taylor & Broadway. H : Usually p.m., no cover, 485-1038 cover, 426-1088 Jo e l Yo u n g Ba n d — Country/rock/ 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc Mo t o r f o l k e r s — Folk/variety at Bar Sh e l l y Di x o n & Je f f McRa e — Acoustic blues at Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort 145, Fort Wayne, 7 p.m., no cover, at Chapman’s Brewery, Angola, 7-9 Wayne, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no NICK’S MARTINI & WINE BAR 209-2117 p.m., no cover, 866-221-4005 cover, 625-1002 Dining & Music • 1227 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-482-6425 Pa t & Fa y e — Variety at 4D’s Bar & Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — Ju l i e Ha d a w a y — Variety at Venice Ex p e c t : Specialty martinis, craft beers and cocktails served up in a Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-10:30 p.m., no Karaoke at North Star, Fort Wayne, 8 Restaurant, Fort Wayne, 7-10 p.m., classic martini lounge with live music nightly. Serving a variety of cover, 490-6488 p.m., no cover, 471-3798 $1, 482-1618 small plate appetizers with weekly featured tapas plates and drink spe- Sc o t t Was v i c k — Acoustic at Red Rok, St r e e t Fa i r Ba n d — Variety at Bluffton LDNL — Variety at Bar 145, Fort Fort Wayne, 6-9 p.m., no cover, Street Fair, Bluffton, 7:30 & 9 p.m., Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 e t t i n g h e r e cials. G T : One block east of Crescent on State Blvd., next 755-6745 free, 824-4351 Ma n t r a Ka r a o k e w/Ja k e — Variety to the Rib Room. Ho u r s : Open at 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Al c o h o l : Sh u t Up & Si n g w/Mi c h a e l Ca m p b e l l — at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill, Fort Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex Karaoke at Dupont Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 7-11 p.m., no cover, 485- O’REILLY’S IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT Wayne, 8 p.m., no cover, 483-1311 1038 Irish & Sports Bar • 301 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-267-9679 Ex p e c t : Friendly, welcoming, extremely accommodating atmosphere whatzup PERFORMERS DIRECTORY & staff. Come watch sports on any of our 12 flat screen TVs. Kid ACOUSTIC VARIETY PRAISE & WORSHIP friendly until 10 p.m. DJ 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Mondays; trivia at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; live music every Saturday. Wide variety of dishes including Adam Strack...... 260-418-2070 Jacobs Well...... 260-479-0423 Irish specialties; vegetarian options and catering available. Ge t t i n g Jon Durnell...... 260-797-2980 ROCK Th e r e : Inside the Harrison Building downtown between Fairfield and Mike Conley...... 260-750-9758 80D...... 260-519-1946 Webster. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun. BLUES Big Caddy Daddy...... 260-925-9562 Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM Big Daddy Dupree and the Broke The Rescue Plan...... 260-750-9500 SNICKERZ COMEDY BAR & Hungry Blues Band...... 708-790-0538 ROCK & BLUES CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY Mr. Grumpy’s Revenge...... 260-701-9709 Comedy • 5535 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne • 260-486-0216 The Joel Young Band...... 260-414-4983 ROCK & VARIETY Ex p e c t : One of the nation’s premiere comedy clubs with the brightest comics in America every Friday & Saturday night. Sandwiches, chick- CLASSICAL The DeeBees...... 260-579-6852 en strips, fish planks, nachos, wings & more. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : In front The Jaenicke Consort Inc...... 260-426-9096 ROCK N’ ROLL of Piere’s. 2.5 miles east of Exit 112A off I-69. Ho u r s : Showtimes COUNTRY & country rock Biff and The Cruisers...... 260-417-5495 are 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t .: MC, BackWater...... 260-494-5364 standards Visa, Disc, Amex horn band Cap’n Bob, The Singin’ Skipper...... 800-940-2035 STATE GRILL Tim Harrington Band...... 765-479-4005 Pan Man Dan...... 260-232-3588 INDIE ROCK TROP ROCK & CLASSIC ROCK Pub/Tavern • 1210 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-483-5618 James and the Drifters...... 717-552-5240 Party Boat Band...... 260-438-3710 Ex p e c t : 1st Tavern to pour beer after Prohibition; located in a fun and friendly neighborhood; home of the XKE Cranials & most dangerous KARAOKE/DJ variety jukebox. Daily drink specials include $2 Tall Boy PBR all day, every- Sidecar Gary’s Karaoke/DJ...... 260-343-8076 Big Money and the Spare Change...... 260-515-3868 day, great craft beer selection. Golden Tee. Free WIFI. Friendly staff: OLDIES ROCK Dueling Keyboard Boys (Paul New Stewart).260-440-9918 Jonesy, Theresa and Andy. Riverbend Pizza. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Corner The Bulldogs...... 260-357-3694 Elephants in Mud...... 260-413-4581 of State and Crescent. Ho u r s : 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon., 1 p.m.-3 a.m. ORIGINAL & COVER ROCK Night to Remember...... 260-797-2980 Tues.-Fri., noon-3 a.m. Sat., noon-1 a.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Kill The Rabbit...... 260-223-2381 or 419-771-9127 Triple Play...... 520-909-5321 Pm t .: Cash only; ATM on site ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC Who Dat (Paul New Stewart)...... 260-440-9918 Dan Dickerson’s Harp Condition...... 260-704-2511 FIND OUT HOW A WHATZUP NIGHTLIFE LISTING The Holy Rebels...... 260-460-7009 For more information on these performers, or to sign your ORIGINAL HIP-HOP band up for this directory, click the Musicians Finder link at CAN GET YOU NEW CUSTOMERS & MORE BUSINESS. UpShott Entertainment...... [email protected] www.whatzup.com ORIGINAL ROCK CALL 260.691.3188 FOR MORE INFORMATION. FM90...... 765-606-5550

14------www.whatzup.com------September 17, 2015 ------Calendar • Live Music & Comedy------Membership Makes Find your treasure or find your pleasure at Me d e i v a l Br o o k l y n — Rock at Big Ca d d y Da d d y — Rock/variety at Jo e St ab e l l i — Jazz at Don Hall’s Gas Checkerz Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, Martin’s Tavern, Garrett, 10 p.m.-2 House, Fort Wayne, 5:45-9 p.m., no The Difference 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 489-0286 a.m., cover, 357-4290 cover, 426-3411 • Job Referrals Mi d n i g h t Sw i n g e r w/Dw a y n e Cl a r k — Bu l l d o g s — Oldies rock at Noble Ke r o s e c — Rock at O’Sullivan’s Italian Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, County Art Foundation, Ligonier, Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-1 • Experienced Negotiators Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, 7-10 p.m., no cover, 894-3335 a.m., no cover, 422-5896 • Insurance 486-0216 Ch o n d a Pi e r c e — Comedy at First Ma r s h a l l La w — Country rock at • Contract Protection Mo u n t a i n De w e Bo y s — Country at The Assembly of God, Fort Wayne, 7 Beamer’s Sports Grill, Fort Wayne, Hideaway, Bluffton, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., p.m., $17-$40, 484-1029 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover, 625- Fort Wayne no cover, 824-0455 Ch r i s Wo r t h — Variety at 4D’s Bar & 1002 Present valid college student or h i l s a m i l y i z a r d i d n i g h t w i n g e r w w a y n e l a r k Musicians Association P ’ F L — Variety at Latch Grill, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no M S /D C — military ID to receive 10% discount String Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 cover, 490-6488 Comedy at Snickerz Comedy Bar, Call Bruce Graham p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, 483-5526 Co u g a r Hu n t e r — 80s glam rock at Fort Wayne, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $9.50, for more 3506 N. Clinton 2014 Broadway Re c k o n — Variety at Bluffton Street Columbia Street West, Fort Wayne, 486-0216 information Fort Wayne, IN Fort Wayne, IN Fair, Bluffton, 7-9 p.m., free, 824- 10 p.m., $5, 422-5055 Mo u n t a i n De w e Bo y s — Country at The 46805 46802 4351 Da n Sm y t h — Acoustic at The Green Hideaway, Bluffton, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., 260-420-4446 Sh a n n o n Pe r s i n g e r — Jazz/variety at Frog Inn, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 no cover, 824-0455 260.482.5959 260.422.4518 Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 426-1088 Nu t Fl u s h — Rock at Checkerz Bar & a.m., no cover, 426-3442 DJ Tr e n d — Variety at Wrigley Field Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no So u l 35 — Variety at Nick’s Martini & Bar & Grill, Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 489-0286 NIGHTLIFE Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 cover, 485-1038 Th e Pe r s o n n e l — Rock at Bar 145, Fort a.m., no cover, 482-6425 Ex p a n d i n g Ma n — Variety at Don Hall’s Wayne, 10 p.m., no cover, 209-2117 St r e e t Fa i r Di x i e l a n d Ba n d w/St r e e t Guesthouse, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.- Pe t e r Dr a g o n — Variety at O’Reilly’s WRIGLEY FIELD BAR & GRILL Fa i r Ba n d — Variety at Bluffton 12:30 a.m., no cover, 489-2524 Irish Bar & Restaurant, Fort Wayne, Sports Bar • 6527 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne • 260-485-1038 Street Fair, Bluffton, 2, 3:30, 6, 7:30 9 p.m., no cover, 267-9679 FM90 — Rock at Dupont Bar & Grill, Ex p e c t : Fort Wayne’s No. 1 Sports Bar. BS Sports Show, Mon., 7-9 & 9 p.m., free, 824-4351 Fort Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 483-1311 St r e e t Fa i r Id o l — Variety at p.m.; Billy Elvis, Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Karaoke, Sun.-Wed., 10 p.m.; To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at Fr e d d y & t h e Ho t Ro d s — Variety at Washington Street Stage, Bluffton Summit City Brewerks, Fort Wayne, American Legion 499, Fort Wayne, Street Fair, Bluffton, 7 p.m., free, Live DJ, Thurs.-Sat., 10 p.m.; live bands; all PPV events on 45 TVs. 8 p.m., no cover, 420-0222 8-11 p.m., no cover, 483-1368 824-4351 Full menu; 49¢ wings (including boneless), Tues. & Thurs, 4 p.m., Ze p h a n i a h w/Kn i g h t s o f t h e Ro u n d , Gu n s l i n g e r — Country rock at The St r e e t Fa i r Di x i e l a n d Ba n d w/St r e e t dine-in only; lunch and dinner salad bar buffet, Mon.-Fri. Ge t t i n g Ki n g s l a y e r , Tr a m p l e d Un d e r Landmark, New Paris, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Fa i r Ba n d , Ja m i e Le w i s — Variety at Th e r e : At Maplecrest and State, east on State, left at first stoplight. Ty r a n t s — Metal at Skeletunes, Fort no cover, 574-831-3080 Bluffton Street Fair, Bluffton, 2, 3:30 o u r s l c o h o l m t Wayne, 10 p.m., $5, 739-5671 6 7:30 & 9 p.m., free, 824-4351 H : 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Sun. A : Full Service; P : MC, Ha r d Fa l l — Variety at Taps Pub, Visa, Disc, Amex, ATM on site. Avilla, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover, To d d Ha r r o l d Ba n d — R&B/blues at Saturday, September 26 897-3331 American Legion Post 148, Fort KOSCIUSKO COUNTY He Sa i d Sh e Sa i d — Variety at Alley Wayne, 7:30 p.m., no cover, 423 4751 Am e r i c a n Id o l Ka r a o k e w/Sc o t t — Sports Bar, Pro Bowl West, Fort Karaoke at Latch String, Fort Wayne, Wayne, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover, Ty Ca u s e y — R&B/soul at Nick’s Martini MAD ANTHONY lake city TAP HOUSE 10:30 p.m., no cover, 483-5526 483-4421 & Wine Bar, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 Music/Rock • 113 E. Center St., Warsaw • 574-268-2537 Jo e Ju s t i c e — Variety at Riverside a.m., no cover, 482-6425 Ba c k Wa t e r — Country rock at Duff’s Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- Gardens, Leo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., no We s t Ce n t r a l Qu a r t e t — Jazz at Club Bar, Columbia City, 10 p.m., no crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. Carry-out handcrafted brews cover, 244-6978 cover, 627-0400 Soda, Fort Wayne, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., no cover, 426-3442 available. Live music on Saturdays. The same 4-1/2 star menu, includ- ing one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From U.S. 30, turn southwest on E. Center St.; go 2 miles. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Fri.- Sat.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full-Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc DEKALB COUNTY MAD ANTHONY TAP ROOM Music/Rock • 114 N. Main St., Auburn • 260-927-0500 Ex p e c t : The eclectic madness of the original combined with hand- crafted Mad Anthony ales and lagers. The same 4-1/2 star menu, including one of the best pizzas in America and a large vegetarian menu. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Take I-69 to State Rd. 8 (Auburn exit); down- town, just north of courthouse. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc STEUBEN COUNTY jimmy’s on james Pub/Tavern • 3885 N. Bayview Rd., Angola • 260-833-9676 Ex p e c t : Great atmosphere at one of Lake James’ landmarks. Music on weekends, patio, lake view. Great food consisting of steaks, fish, wings, pizza, sandwiches and salads. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : I-69 exit 350, north 3 miles to Four Corners. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-12 midnight Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-close Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc MAD ANTHONY’S LAKEVIEW ALE HOUSE Eclectic • 4080 N 300 W, Angola • 260-833-2537 Ex p e c t : Twelve handcrafted beers on tap; also featuring Indiana craft beers and local wines. Patio with seating for 100; 7 dock slips; 150-seat banquet facility. 4-1/2 star menu, including famous gourmet pizza, unique eats and vegetarian fare. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : Located on beautiful Lake James above Bledsoe’s Beach. Ho u r s : 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-midnight or later Fri.-Sat. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : MC, Visa, Disc THE VENUE GREAT SEATS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 • 7:30 PM Music/Variety • 110 W. Maumee St., Angola • 260-655-3922 JUST RELEASED! Ex p e c t : Great entertainment, live music and dancing. Second story balcony overlooking stage. Exposed brick topped with vintage instru- Foellinger Theater • Fort Wayne ments and music themed art. Menu items include subs, appetizers, On sale now at Fort Wayne Parks Office, all 3 famous Coney dogs, pizza, wraps. Ge t t i n g Th e r e : From I-69, take Exit 348 east 3 miles, west of The Mound downtown. Ho u r s : 11 Wooden Nickel locations, Charge by phone a.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Fri., 12 260/427-6000 or online www.foellingertheatre.org noon-3 a.m. Sat., 12 noon-8 p.m. Sun. Al c o h o l : Full Service; Pm t : Special Guest Goodbye June MC, Visa, Disc

September 17, 2015------www.whatzup.com------15 ------Calendar • On the Road------Nickelodeon recently put out a press release 17th Floor Oct. 3 Bar 145 Fort Wayne that said it will produce the world premiere 17th Floor Dec. 19 Bar 145 Fort Wayne of The SpongeBob Musical in Chicago next Road Notez 1964 the Tribute Oct. 23 Connor Palace Cleveland summer. What’s interesting about that is that 1964 the Tribute Dec. 5 Lafayette Theater Lafayette the musical will be chock full of new mu- CHRIS HUPE 4th Day Echo Oct. 2 Bar 145 Fort Wayne sic from the likes of John Legend, David Aaron Lewis Nov. 14 Rusty Spur Saloon I Fort Wayne Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Dirty Projectors, The Flaming Lips, T.I., Plain White T’s, The Academy Is Dec. 17 House of Blues Cleveland Ace Frehley Sept. 19 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH They Might Be Giants, Lady Antebellum, Panic! At the Disco and Aerosmith’s Steven Air Supply Feb. 13 ‘16 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Tyler. There’s no word yet on when and where the musical will run, but Road Notez will All That Remains w/We Came As Romans, Emmure, Red Sun Rising Oct. 16 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne let you know as soon as it’s announced. America’s Got Talent All-Stars Oct. 8 Chicago Theatre Chicago America’s Got Talent All-Stars Oct. 14 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids Sleater-Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein is hitting the road for a book tour in support of her America’s Got Talent All-Stars Oct. 15 Sound Board Detroit memoir, Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl. The trek is set up in a question-and-answer America’s Got Talent All-Stars Oct. 16 Murat Indianapolis format with a variety of guest interviewers. Chicago is where you will want to be on Octo- Arctic Clam Sept. 18 Bar 145 Fort Wayne ber 30 if you want to meet Brownstein and listen to the interview conducted by Pitchfork’s B.J. Thomas Feb. 27 ‘16 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Senior Editor Jessica Hopper. Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl drops October 27. Ben Folds w/Ymusic, Dotan Nov. 16 Murat Indianapolis Between the Buried and Me Nov. 20 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Tori Kelly made a splash on the recent MTV VMAs and is now heading out on tour to Big & Rich, Chase Rice, A Thousand Horses, Danielle Bradbery, Austin Webb Sept. 19 Parkview Field Fort Wayne keep the momentum going. Kelly’s debut album reached No. 1 on iTunes, and her single Bill Burr Oct. 24 Murat Indianapolis “Should’ve Been Us” is the lead single. The rising star visits The Egyptian Room in In- Bill Maher Sept. 19 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne dianapolis November 1. Bill Maher Oct. 10 Wharton Center East Lansing Bill Maher Oct. 11 Michigan Theater Ann Arbor Also at the Egyptian Room in November – November 6 to be exac – are Larry The Cable The Birthday Massacre Nov. 22 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Guy and Jeff Foxworthy, two-thirds of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour trio. The pair will Black Violin Oct. 15 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne be trying out new material and promoting their Sirius radio show Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Blues Traveler Oct. 3 House of Blues Chicago Roundup. Due to high demand, two shows scheduled for The Egyptian Room, at 7 and Bobcat Goldthwait Oct. 4 CS3 Fort Wayne 9:30 p.m. If you can’t make it that night, your other opportunity in the area to see this duo Bret Michaels Oct. 9 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Brian Culbertson Apr. 30 ‘16 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio is October 17 in Detroit. Brian Regan Nov. 8 Stranahan Theatre Toledo Soulfly will hit the road with Crowbar in November, bringing Shattered Sun along for Brian Regan Dec. 4 State Theatre Kalamazoo the ride. The Max Cavalera-fronted band has been to the Fort on several occasions in the Butcher Babies w/Nekrogoblikon Oct. 15 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Cameron Carpenter feat. The International Touring Organ Apr. 9 ‘16 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis past, but will only get as close as Cincinnati on November 13 and Indianapolis on No- The Chainsmokers w/Matoma Nov. 18 Egyptian Room Indianapolis vember 18 on this leg of the tour. Soulfly’s tenth studio album, Archangel, was released Chase Rice w/The Cadillac Three Oct. 15 Egyptian Room Indianapolis in August. Cherry on Top Nov. 20 Bar 145 Fort Wayne So Justin Bieber was in Angola last week, huh? Rumor has it the Biebs was in town for Chevelle w/10 Years, Nothing More, Shaman’s Harvest Sept. 18 Parkview Field Fort Wayne Chonda Pierce Sept. 26 First Assembly of God Fort Wayne the annual Auctions America Labor Day Auto Auction and somehow ended up at The Chris Cornell Oct. 6 Chicago Theatre Chicago Venue later that night. According to several tweets, Facebook posts and even an MTV Chris Cornell Oct. 8 Lakewood Civic Auditorium Lakewood, OH News story, Bieber sat in with Bonafide and played the drums. Of course, YouTube video Chris Robinson Brotherhood Oct. 7 Thalia Hall Chicago exists as well, if you want to check that out. Every report stated that Bieber was quite Chris Tomlin w/Rend Collective Nov. 5 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne gracious and posed for pictures with quite a few folks. I wonder if he picked up a copy of Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Dec. 11 Honeywell Center Wabash whatzup while he was there to find out what else was going on in the area. I’m sure that Collective Soul Oct. 27 Egyptian Room Indianapolis if he did, he will now be following us online as he tours the world with his soon-to-be- Craig Wayne Boyd Jan. 23 ‘16 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Crystal City w/Streetlamps for Spotlights Sept. 20 Brass Rail Fort Wayne released new album. The Dandy Warhols Nov. 19 Thalia Hall Chicago [email protected] Dave Koz & Friends Dec. 6 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Dave Koz Dec. 11 The Palladium Carmel Hollywood Undead Oct. 8 House of Blues Cleveland Dave Rawlings Machine Nov. 1 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Hollywood Undead Oct. 9 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH David Phelps Dec. 13 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Hollywood Undead Oct. 16 The Intersection Grand Rapids The Decemberists Sept. 29 Murat Indianapolis Home Free Dec. 12 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio The DePue Brothers Dec. 17 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Hozier Oct. 2 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Destroyer w/Jennifer Castle Sept. 27 Thalia Hall Chicago II Volo Feb. 27 ‘16 Fox Theatre Detroit Dirty Rotten Imbeciles w/Ratzkrieg Reunion, Cryptic, The Lurking Corpses Oct. 4 Sunset Hall Fort Wayne The Independents w/Black Cat Attack, The lurking Corpses, American Werewolves Oct. 24 Brass Rail Fort Wayne Disturbed Apr. 7 ‘16 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Oct. 4 Honeywell Center Wabash Dustin Lynch w/Chris Lane Nov. 27 Egyptian Room Indianapolis The Internet Oct. 2 The Shelter Detroit Easton Corbin w/The Swon Brothers Oct. 23 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Jackie Evancho Nov. 20 Honeywell Center Wabash Easton Corbin w/Craig Campbell Nov. 14 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Jackson Browne w/Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams Nov. 17 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Ed Sheeran Sept. 17 RIverbend Cincinnati Jamey Johnson Nov. 11 Bogart’s Cincinnati Ed Sheeran w/Christina Perri Sept. 18 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Jamey Johnson Nov. 12 House of Blues Cleveland Eric Sowers Band Oct. 24 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Janet Jackson Jan. 29 ‘16 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis Ethan Bortnick Nov. 1 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Janet Jackson Feb. 1 ‘16 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Father John Misty Sept. 18 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Janet Jackson Feb. 2 ‘16 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Finger Eleven Oct. 9 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Janet Jackson Feb. 5 ‘16 Palace at Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Five Finger Death Punch & Papa Roach Oct. 4 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Jason Aldean w/Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, Dee Jay Silver Sept. 18 DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, MI Flux Pavilion w/Diskord, Wilkinson Oct. 1 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Jason Aldean w/Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr, Dee Jay Silver Sept. 19 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH Fred Hammond w/Donnie McClurkin, Kim Burrell, Isacc Carree, Jessica Reedy, Jeff Dunham Dec. 6 Nutter Center Dayton Zacardi Cortez, Marcus Wiley, Israel Houghton Nov. 20 Murat Indianapolis Jeff Foxworthy w/Larry the Cable Guy Nov. 6 Murat Indianapolis Gas Station Disco Nov. 21 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Jennifer Nettles w/Brandy Clark Nov. 14 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Glen Hansard w/Aoife O’Donovan Nov. 21 Chicago Theatre Chicago Jim Brickman Dec. 5 Rhinehart Music Center, IPFW Fort Wayne Glen Hansard w/Aoife O’Donovan Nov. 24 Taft Theatre Cincinnati Joe Jackson Nov. 2-3 Thalia Hall Chicago Godflesh Sept. 21 House of Blues Clevelenad John Hiatt w/Lyle Lovett Oct. 20 Murat Indianapolis Godsmack & Breaking Benjamin Sept. 22 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland John Kozar Oct. 24 Honeywell Center Wabash Gordon Lightfoot Nov. 5 The Palladium Carmel John Scofield, Joe Lovano Feb. 6 ‘16 The Palladium Carmel Gorgon City Oct. 29 Saint Andrews Hall Detroit Jon Pardi Jan. 7 ‘16 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Grace Potter Oct. 7 House of Blues Cleveland Josh Davis Nov. 14 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Grace Potter Oct. 8 Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, MI Josh Groban w/Lena Hall Oct. 9 Fox Theatre Detroit Grace Potter Oct. 9 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH Josh Groban Oct. 10 State Theatre Cleveland Grace Potter w/Rayland Baxter Oct. 16 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Josh Groban Oct. 14 Murat Theatre Indianapolis Great White Nov. 21 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Josh Groban Oct. 16 Chicago Theatre Chicago Guster Nov. 13 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Josh Kauffman Oct. 2 Honeywell Center Wabash GWAR w/Born of Osiris, Battlecross Nov. 4 Orbit Room Detroit Keller Williams Sept. 19 The Vogue Indianapolis Halsey Oct. 27 Newport Music Hall Columbus Kenny Rogers Nov. 27 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Halsey Oct. 28-29 Vic Theatre Chicago KISS Army w/Casket Sharp Sept. 30 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn Here Come the Mummies w/Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra Oct. 1 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn Kurt Vile w/Waxahatchee, Luke Roberts Oct. 23 Thalia Hall Chicago Here Come the Mummies Oct. 23 Vogue Theatre Indianapolis The Lacs w/Uncle Kracker Nov. 21 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Hibira w/Unleash the Archer Oct. 10 Skeletunes Fort Wayne Last Comic Standing Live Dec. 2 Honeywell Center Wabash Holly Miranda Sept. 24 Schubas Tavern Chicago LDNL Sept. 25 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Hollywood Undead Oct. 2 The Fillmore Detroit Lee Brice Oct. 9 Murat Indianapolis

16------www.whatzup.com------September 17, 2015 ------Calendar • On the Road------Lepolian Effect Oct. 10 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Swagg Dec. 5 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Lewis Black Oct. 17 Murat Indianapolis Swon Brothers w/Southbound 65 Oct. 3 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn Libera Apr. 3 ‘16 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Sylvia McNair May 20 ‘16 Honeywell Center Wabash The Lone Bellow w/Anderson East Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Thalia Hall Chicago Tanya Tucker Oct. 31 The Palladium Carmel Low w/Andy Shauf Sept. 19 Thalia Hall Chicago Taylor Williamson w/Emily West, Kristef Brothers, Recycled Percussion, Luke Bryan Sept. 30 M&J Farms New Haven Blue Journey, Smoothini Oct. 16 Murat Indianapolis Mac DeMarco Nov. 7 Metro Chicago The Tenderloins Nov. 9 Murat Indianapolis Mac DeMarco Nov. 8 Crofoot Ballroom Pontiac, MI The Tenors Jan. 23 ‘16 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Mac Miller w/Domo, Goldlink Oct. 21 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Three Dog Night Oct. 25 The Lerner Elkhart Madonna Sept. 28 United Center Chicago Tinsley Ellis Nov. 20 C2G Music Hall Fort Wayne Madonna Oct. 1 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Titus Andronicus w/Spider Bags, Baked Oct. 11 Lincoln Hall Chicago Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 21 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Toby Keith w/Eli Young Band Sept. 25 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 27 Honeywell Center Wabash Todd Rundgren Dec. 10 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 30 DeVos Performance Hall Grand Rapids Tony Bennett Oct. 3 Morris Performing Arts Ctr. South Bend Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 13 Aronoff Center Cincinnati Tori Kelly Nov. 1 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Mannheim Steamroller Dec. 18 Fox Theatre Detroit Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 3 War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Margaret Cho Oct. 4 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 4 U.S. Bank Arena Cincinnati Mark Knopfler Oct. 3 Murat Indianapolis Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 5 Nutter Center Dayton Mars Royal w/Continue the Story, We Love You Sept. 18 Skeletunes Fort Wayne Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 6 Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids Matt Braunger Sept. 17-19 Up Comedy Club Chicago Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 26 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH Meat Loaf Nov. 3 MotorCity Casino Detroit Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 28 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL MercyMe Dec. 5 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 29 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Mersey Beatles w/Julia Baird Oct. 16 State Theatre Kalamazoo Trans-Siberian Orchestra Dec. 30 Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland Mersey Beatles w/Julia Baird Oct. 23 Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne Turtle Island Quartet w/Cyrus Chestnut Apr. 1 ‘16 Clowes Memorial Hall Indianapolis Michael Bolton Dec. 4 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola UB40 Sept. 20 Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, OH The Midtown Men Nov. 14 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 23 Murat Indianapolis Mike Super Oct. 10 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 24 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH Miranda Lambert w/Raelynn, Clare Dunn, Courtney Cole Oct. 16 Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 26 Riviera Theatre Chicago Moonshine Bandits Oct. 31 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Warren Haynes feat. Ashes & Dust Band Sept. 29 Fillmore Detroit Detroit My Sinatra feat. Cary Hoffman Dec. 5 Lerner Theatre Elkhart The Weeknd Nov. 6 United Center Chicago Nate Ruess Sept. 23 Egyptian Room Indianapolis The Weeknd Nov. 7 Palace of Auburn Hills Auburn Hills, MI Noah Gundersen w/Ivan & Alyosha Sept. 24 Thalia Hall Chicago The Who w/Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Oct. 15 United Center Chicago Oak Ridge Boys Oct. 10 T. Furth Center, Trine University Angola The Who w/Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Oct. 17 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Old 97’s Oct. 28 Thalia Hall Chicago Your Villain, My Hero Oct. 17 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Patrick Watson Sept. 28 Lincoln Hall Chicago Youth Lagoon Oct. 21 Thalia Hall Chicago Patty Griffin w/Sam Lee Sept. 26 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Zack Attack Oct. 9 Bar 145 Fort Wayne The Personnel Sept. 26 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Zanna-Doo! Nov. 25 Dupont Bar & Grill Fort Wayne Peter Frampton Oct. 24 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Zedd Sept. 30 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland Pink Droyd Oct. 2 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Zedd Oct. 22 Deltaplex Arena Grand Rapids Public Image Limited Nov. 18 Concord Music Hall Chicago Zedd Oct. 23 Masonic Temple Theater Detroit Ralphie May Sept. 20 Lerner Theatre Elkhart Zedd Oct. 27 Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum Indianapolis Regina Carter Nov. 21 The Palladium Carmel Zedd Oct. 29 UIC Pavilion Chicago Reverend Youngsoo An Oct. 11 First Presbyterian Church Fort Wayne ZZ Top w/Goodbye June Sept. 27 Foellinger Theatre Fort Wayne Ride Oct. 2 House of Blues Cleveland ZZ Top Sept. 29 Palace Theatre Columbus, OH Riders in the Sky Apr. 15 ‘16 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Rise Against w/Killswitch Engage Nov. 6 Egyptian Room Indianapolis Ronnie Milsap Nov. 20 The Palladium Carmel Saving Abel w/Otherwise, Static Fly Oct. 2 Dekalb County Free Fall Fair Auburn Where Is Your Used Scorpions w/Queensryche Sept. 22 LC Pavilion Columbus, OH Scorpions w/Queensryche Sept. 23 Jacobs Pavilion Cleveland BAND INSTRUMENT? Scorpions w/Queensryche Sept. 26 Allstate Arena Chicago In a Closet? Attic? Garage? Scotty McCreery Sept. 20 Niswonger P.A.C. Van Wert, Ohio Sebastian Maniscalco Nov. 28 Chicago Theatre Chicago Slash w/Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators Sept. 30 Piere’s Entertainment Center Fort Wayne Donate It to PITCH Sleater Kinney w/Waxahatchee Dec. 4 Egyptian Room Indianapolis SoMo w/Jordan Bratton Sept. 25 Egyptian Room Indianapolis St. Paul & The Broken Bones Sept. 22 House of Blues Cleveland Saturday, Nov. 14 • 8pm • $20-$40 Stacy Mitchhart Band w/John Runyon Oct. 21 Key Palace Theatre Redkey Stars Oct. 13-14 Lincoln Hall Chicago Steve Lippia Feb. 5 ‘16 Honeywell Center Wabash Stevie Wonder Nov. 21 Joe Louis Arena Detroit Straight No Chaser Dec. 11-13 Murat Indianapolis JOSHUA Swagg Oct. 16 Bar 145 Fort Wayne Road Tripz DAVIS BackWater Nov. 14...... Boots N’ Bourbon, Celina, OH Friday, Nov. 20 • 8pm • $15-$30 Oct. 3...... The Hideaway, Gas City Nov. 25...... Eagles Post 1291, Celina, OH Putting Instruments in the Children’s Hands Biff & The Cruisers Dec. 5...... Shout’s Sports Pub, Anderson Sept. 26...... 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Esterline Rd., Columbia City, TMS Venture Inc. - Todd Smith Nov. 6-7...... Nikki’s Sturgis Bowl, Sturgis, MI IN 46725. September 17, 2015------www.whatzup.com------17 It’s Not Easy Being Holmes How many actors have taken a turn playing Sher- lock Holmes, the brilliant detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle? Let’s just say, many, on screen and on Flix stage. I love a good mystery, but the perfect Holmes (for me) hasn’t been created yet. But Ian McKellan CATHERINE LEE playing Holmes in Mr. Holmes in retirement is nearly the best I’ve seen. (I’ll always love Basil Rathbone in the reasons why he did what he did. The fun begins the minute you arrive at the all-inclusive beachfront the role. Since movies took me to the books, he was The very clever premise is that what Dr. Watson Riu Negril resort! Enjoy a variety of exciting sporting activities on the first Holmes I ever knew. ) wrote about his friend Holmes was terribly purple, in- land and sea, relax poolside and stay cool at the swim-up bar or Balancing Holmes’ talent, arrogance, impatience accurate, prose. The deerslayer hat was a prop put on explore Jamaica on many land excursions, like swimming with dolphins or horseback riding on the beach. Game rooms, disco, and taste for drugs makes him a difficult, complicated him for an illustration. Holmes prefers cigars, not a nightly entertainment, live “Reggae” and several dining choices will character to portray. Of the current Holmes’s, Bene- pipe. He probably didn’t use a big magnifying glass make your evenings just as fun. That, and so much more makes for dict Cumberbatch is too frenetic for my tastes, and his back in the day, though it sure comes in handy now. a fabulous get-away. Make your reservation now! style is horribly abetted by cameramen and directors. Holmes is trying to set the record straight. He is He’s a little too hotheaded. Johnny Lee Miller is a writing a memoir and struggling to get it right. He’s little too cool for his own good. Ian McKellan is just acutely aware that some of what he needs and wants right, a Goldilocks of Holmes. Much as I love Rob- for his record of events is slipping out of reach. ert Downey Jr., his Sherlock plays like a drug-addled Never exactly a happy camper, the limitations goofball with a flair for crazy. he is experiencing make him grumpy and short-tem- $250 nonrefundable deposit, per person due with Mr. Holmes is based on Mitch Cullin’s novel A pered. What happens to a man who has always most reservation. Final payment due by Nov. 30, 2015. Slight Trick of the Mind and has been adapted for the highly valued intelligence and the life of the mind and Includes screen by Jeffrey Hatcher. The film is directed by he knows he’s losing his? • Roundtrip airfare from Indianapolis or Bill Condon who directed and won an Oscar for his He’s not easy and generally not very kind to those • Detroit (non-stop) • Accommodations at all-inclusive Riu Negril screenplay for Gods and Monsters, also starring Ian around him. “Logic is rare,” he growls when tears • WXKE 96.3 T-shirt McKellan. He’s gotten so busy he doesn’t write all of might start flowing. “Mourning is commonplace.” But • Private WXKE 96.3 group dinner his own screenplays anymore. he is confronted daily with challenges he never faced • Transfers, taxes and fees I don’t know Cullin’s novel, but the only disap- or imagined he would face. Emotions, which he has pointments in Mr. Holmes are related to the mysteries always waved off, are harder to skip over when every surrounding Holmes. The case he’s investigating is task takes so much more than it used to. For more information, contact: old and odd. He is nearly blind and deaf to the obvious pain Beth Didier. Travel Leaders - Pine Valley The real mysteries are inside Mr. Holmes. The of his widowed-by-the-war housekeeper Mrs. Munro 10202-D Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825 year is 1947. Mr. Holmes is 93. He has been retired (Laura Linney in a very thankless role that she brings (260) 434-6618 or (800) 346-9807 email: [email protected] for nearly 30 years. He lives in Sussex and spends his to life as best she can). Mrs. Munro is worried about time beekeeping and ruminating. He’s ever so slowly losing a bit of memory and, more annoyingly to him, Continued on page 19 ------The Perfect Guy Draws a Crowd Tops at the Box: The Perfect Guy, a film with a cast of B-list actors took the No. 1 spot at last week- end’s U.S. box office, selling an impressive $25.8 mil- ScreenTime lion over its first three days of release. What’s most amazing about that number and the film’s box office- GREG W. LOCKE topping accomplishment is that the movie only played on 2,221 screens. Most films that top the box do so $4.1 million, upping that flick’s seven-week total to while playing somewhere around 4,000 screens. I’m $188 million in the U.S. and $612 million worldwide. trying to think of jokes to tell about this movie, but Also of note, the Polish Brothers’ 90 Minutes in they all seem too obvious. Maybe it’s a good movie. Heaven sold $2 million over its first weekend, and The trailer and poster suggest otherwise. Watching Straight Outta Compton sold just under $4 million that trailer is the closest I’ll ever get to reading a Dan- more, bringing the film’s five-week total to $155 mil- ielle Steel-branded novel. lion. As much as I enjoyed the film, I hope Compton Also at the Box: M. Night Shyamalan’s new hor- doesn’t start a trend of giving a happy Hallmark-like ror film (which, by the way, also stars no one you’ve treatment to complicated hip-hop story. ever heard of) took the No. 2 spot at the box, selling New This Week: At long last, Black Mass is fi- $25 million over its first three days of release. So I nally hitting theaters this weekend. About. Freaking. guess that means that The Visit is some sort of proof Time. This is a movie a lot of people heave been look- that people still like M. Night. I guess. Supposedly, ing forward to for a very long time. The film, starring the movie is pretty great. Hmm. Johnny Depp and directed by Scott Cooper, tells the Taking the No. 3 spot at last weekend’s box office story of famed American mobster Whitey Bulger, who was War Room which sold another $7.7 million, up- worked with the FBI for 30 years while simultaneous- ping the film’s 17-day total to just under $40 million ly working his way up to become the boss of Boston’s in sales. Not bad for a movie that was made with a Winter Hill Gang. Check out Depp’s supporting cast: $3 million budget. Taking the No. 4 spot was the film Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota John- adaptation of Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods which son, Kevin Bacon, Jesse Plemons, Peter Sarsgaard, sold $4.7 million over its second week, bringing the Juno Temple, Adam Scott and several other decent ac- movie’s 10-day total to just over $20 million. This is tors. Word is that Cooper, best known for Crazy Heart the movie that all of the older folks have been seeing. and Out of the Furnace, has a classic in Black Mass. And I want to see it eventually. We’ll see. Rounding out the U.S. box office Top 5 was Mis- sion: Impossible – Rogue Nation which sold another Continued on page 19 18------www.whatzup.com------September 17, 2015 So You Wanna Rule the Universe ~ Se p t e m b e r 22-26, 2015 • Do w n t o w n Bl u f f t o n ~ Tuesday, Sept. 22 • 6 pm Wednesday, Sept. 23 • 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 24 • 7 pm Imperial Handbook: A Commander’s Guide by Daniel Wallace, Chronicle Books, 2015 We’re mere months away from the release of Star On Books Wars: The Force Awakens. Prepare for a deluge of merchandising designed to get you excited enough to EVAN GILLESPIE see the movie multiple times. The Imperial Handbook: THE BRAT PACK THE BULLDOGS RECKON A Commander’s Guide is one piece of such merchan- of gravity “can lead to tripping” and that “crumbling tuesday, september 22 6pm - Street Fair Band Concert, Kiddie Area dise. It’s a stylish little black book that is supposedly terrain can unbalance the vehicle.” It seems that the 6-7pm - The Brat Pack, Main & Market 7-9pm - Reckon, W. Washington Stage an introduction to military structure and strategy for Empire just doesn’t get it. 7pm - Grand Opening Parade, Midway 7:30pm - Street Fair Band, Market & Marion Imperial officers. It was intercepted by Alliance forces That’s probably because they’re too focused on 8pm - Street Fair Band, Johnson & Washington 9pm - Street Fair Band, Main & Market before the destruction of the first Death Star, and this being evil. The handbook makes no secret of the fact 9:30pm - Street Fair Band, Main & Market version is cheekily annotated by various Rebel ce- that the Empire’s goal is to dominate the galaxy and SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 lebrities such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and their to crush anything and anyone who stands in the WEDNESDAY, september 23 10am-6pm - Creative Arts Festival, Water St. pals. way of that goal. There is no pretense of being 12-5:30pm - Antique & Classic Car Show, S. Main 11am - Pony Pull, 4H Park The book claims to offer “valuable nice here. Of the conduct of army missions, 6pm - Antique & Classic Car Parade, Midway 12pm - Heavyweight Horse Pull, 4-H Park the book explains that “we do not answer 6pm Street Fair Band, Midway 12pm - Wiener Dog (Dachshund) Race, W. insight” into the ways that the Imperi- 6:15pm - High School Band Parade, Midway Washington al military wages war, and that should to civilians and are unconcerned with their 6:30pm - Decorated Golf Cart Parade, Midway 12-6pm - Mobile Reptile Zoo, W. Washington make it an indispensable resource for complaints.” All stormtroopers are encour- 7-9pm - The Bulldogs, W. Washington Stage 12-7pm - Bluffton Parks & Recreation Art Bazaar, Alliance strategists as they prepare to aged to act ruthlessly and are directed to 8pm - Street Fair Band, Main & Washington City Building fight against the evil Empire. It’s true execute “low-value” enemy survivors “on 9pm - Street Fair Band, Market & Washington 12:30-1pm - Mountain Storm Demo, Courthouse that there’s lots of helpful information the spot.” Plaza here about the different types of Impe- This undisguised evilness feels thursday, september 24 1-1:45pm - Swiss City Dance, Courthouse Plaza rial warships, and if you need to be able to odd in our galaxy, where totalitarian 5:30pm - Wheels of Yesteryear, Midway 1-4pm - Dunno the Clown, Washington Commons identify the different types of stormtroopers regimes generally try to build a facade 6pm - Industrial Parade, Midway 2-3:15pm - Susie Cue Studio Performance, or the ranks of Imperial officers by looking of righteousness by creating the illu- 7pm - Good Time Charlie Show, 4-H Park Courthouse Plaza sion of a common enemy. That tends 7-10pm - The Anchor Room/Pam & Eagle’s Dancin’ 3:30pm - Street Fair Dixieland Band. Courthouse at their uniforms, this is the book for you. Feets, Courthouse Plaza Plaza Perhaps the most helpful bit of infor- to work pretty well, and the Empire’s 7:30pm - High School Choral Contest, 4-5pm - Razz M’Jazz Dance Performance, Court- mation revealed here is that the Empire is a inability to grasp the power of propaganda is W. Washington Stage house Plaza largely unsophisticated, incompetent military surprising. 7:30pm - Street Fair Band, Market & Marion 6pm - Street Fair Band, Courthouse Plaza force. A sidebar that details the Empire’s innovative For young Star Wars enthusiasts, this book is 9pm - Street Fair Band, Main & Market 6-7pm - Jamie Lewis of Reckon, W. Washington battle strategy breaks the plan down into three easy to likely to be quite a bit of fun. The statistics and de- Stage remember steps: surprise the enemy, chase him, then scriptions of military vehicles and stormtrooper roles FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 7-9pm Street Fair Idol, W. Washington Stage beat him. The strategy is so simplistic that Han Solo are enough all by themselves to fuel hours of nerdy 2pm - Street Fair Dixieland Band, Main & Market 7:30pm - Street Fair Band, Marion & Market couldn’t resist scrawling an insulting message at the debates and discussions. And although the simplicity 3:30pm - Street Fair Dixieland Band, Market & Johnson 9pm - Street Fair Band, Main & Market bottom of the page. and unrealistic straightforwardness of the Empire as The Empire also seems unable to recognize its presented here will probably strike older fans as silly, weaknesses. A section on stormtrooper weaponry and the tone stays true to the uncomplicated spirit of the training fails to address the reasons why stormtroop- original Star Wars trilogy; the convoluted (and widely ers’ poor marksmanship is the subject of ridicule reviled) prequel trilogy is virtually ignored here. As a throughout the galaxy. A description of the AT-AT very basic piece of enthusiasm-building propaganda, walker explains that the vehicle is designed to oper- this book fits very well into a many-tentacled market- ate on all terrains, but it fails to note the contradiction ing plan. when it explains further that the vehicle’s high center [email protected]

FLIX - From Page 18 her 10-year-old son Roger, a persistent little bugger of should do: examining his personal experience with the a kid who wants to be a detective (a believable, and intensity he has previously devoted to looking out at perfectly tuned Milo Parker). the world and his work. Holmes is not encouraging to the boy’s detective Mysteries, especially British mysteries, are a aspirations, but he needs help with his bees. Holmes is guilty pleasure of mine. But the idea that Sherlock as obsessed with bees as he is with his last case. “The Holmes sat out WWII, that he retired, started driving Power of Royal Jelly” is the title of his most recent me nuts. There is no logic in that, and logic is what foray into writing. Going to Japan to find the prickly Holmes values most. ash that makes the best royal jelly puts him in contact I recommend Mr. Holmes, but if you haven’t with an herbal healer. Twists ensue. watched Foyle’s War on PBS or Netflicks, do it! Foyle, In flashback, we see the case that sent Holmes into a detective so straight, narrow and himself, solves retirement. Just after the end of World War I, Holmes crimes during World War II, serving in his pre-War is hired to follow a young married woman, Ann Kel- duties as Detective Chief Inspector in Hastings, on the mot (Hattie Morahan). Her husband is concerned that coast of England. she is sneaking off to take music lessons on an instru- Through the series his struggles with his ambition ment that barely sounds believable, the glass harmon- to do more for the war and do the right thing as his ica. Twists ensue. position demands are expertly written and played. It is Mr. Holmes is enjoyable and well done as a study a call to duty I think Holmes would have answered. of an accomplished, intelligent man doing what he [email protected]

SCREENTIME - From Page 18 Also out are the Paramount thriller captive, star- Josh Brolin, Jason Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal and John ring Kate Mara, and Fox’s new action flick, Maze Hawkes as the best J-Team ever assembled,- to slowly Runner: The Scorch Trails. A smaller film from Uni- kick box office butt over the next few weeks. Looks versal, Everest, will also start to screen here and there like a very good movie to me. around the country. Look for this movie, which stars [email protected] September 17, 2015------www.whatzup.com------19 ------Calendar • Art & Artifacts------Current Exhibits My s t i c Do m e s t i c — Pieces from Rebecca Stockert, Wednesday- Ab o v e t h e Fo l d — 140 years of Fort Sunday thru Sept. 20, Wayne Newspaper’s archives, Wunderkammer Company, Fort Wayne, free, 417-8846 Plenty of Laughs in Escanaba Wednesday-Sunday thru Sept. 20, Wunderkammer Company, Fort My t h o s : A Retrospective — A survey For the third season in a row, guest director Chris- of several years, media and styles, Wayne, free, 417-8846 topher J. Murphy takes the helm of the First Presbyte- Ac h r o m a t i c — Works by Theoplis from printmaking to Chinese paint- ing by Greg Coffey, Fridays thru rian Theater season-opening comedy. Curtain Call Smith, Wednesday-Sunday thru Sept. 20, Wunderkammer Oct. 30, The Gallery at Prana Yoga, Escanaba in da Moonlight, a comedy written in Company, Fort Wayne, free, 417- Fort Wayne, 423-9642 2000 by actor/writer Jeff Daniels, tells the tall tale JEN POIRY-PROUGH Te r r i Li n d v a l l & El i z a b e t h Wa m s l e y 8846 of a group of buck hunters in the Upper Peninsula of Am e r i c a n Br i l l i a n t Cu t Gl a s s — — Paintings and pottery, Sunday- Highlights form the American Cut Friday thru Oct. 14 at First Michigan. Thirty-something Reuben Soady is about to loony as the hunters. Glass Association Permanent Presbyterian Art Gallery, First become the oldest man in the history of Soadys never Although Reuben Soady, the “buckless Yooper,” Collection, Tuesday-Sunday thru Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, to have shot a buck. Aided by his father and brothers, is the most grounded of the characters, Mason Hunter Dec. 6, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 426-7421 $5-$7 (members, free), 422-6467 UpWe a R inVe s t a t i o n — Upcycled a DNR agent from Detroit, a wild and wooly neigh- has moments of hilarity (and bravery), including a Th e Ar t o f It a l y — Drawings and clothing with a focus on vests from bor and a nauseating potion made by his Ojibwa wife, post-vision catatonic stupor. paintings done by students, com- Becka Strachan and BJ Jordan, Reuben attempts to overcome the curse that seems to Emily Arata makes only a brief appearance at the munity members and instructors Monday-Saturday thru Sept. 30, have spread to the entire very end of the show, but during their June travel to Rome, Orchard Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Venice and Florence, daily thru Wayne, 436-0927 cabin and beyond. ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT she makes the most of her Sept. 27, Visual Arts Gallery, IPFW, As the Soady patriarch 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, few moments onstage with Fort Wayne, 481-6705 Artifacts Albert, Jeff Moore is fan- power, dignity and tender- At e l i e r : Ac a d e m i c a n d Cl a s s i c a l tastic, from his “old man” Sept. 18-19 & 25-26 ness. Tr a d i t i o n — Works by David CALL FOR ARTISTS Jamieson, Melinda Whitmore, mannerisms and crotch- 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 The set, designed by Anthony Adcock and Anna Pr o p o s a l s f o r So l o /Gr o u p Sh o w s — ety griping to his pitch- First Presbyterian Theater director Murphy and built Wakitsch, daily, Sept. 19-Oct. Include 10 images of work complet- perfect “Yooper” (U.P. or by FPT technical director ed in the last 2 years with detailed 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne 18 (Presidential Gala 6-9 p.m. Upper Peninsula) accent. Bob Sutton, is gorgeous. Saturday, Sept. 19), John P. information about the piece, a Tix.: $12-$20, 260-422-6329, Weatherhead and Goldfish Gallery, description of proposed exhibit, Albert frequently breaks Decorated with Leinenku- Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual resumé and artist statement, pro- the fourth wall, sometimes www.firstpresbyteriantheater.com gel signs and wicker furni- Communication Center, University posal deadline Friday, Oct. 2, Arts grouchily accusing audi- ture, it captures the spirit of of St. Francis, Fort Wayne, 399- Place, Portland, free, 726-4809 7999 Ri v e r f r o n t Be n c h De s i g n s — Artists ence members of being “flatlandin’, appleknockin’, a deep woods deer camp. The costumes, designed by Au s t i n Ca r t w r i g h t a n d Gw e n Gu t w e i n invited to submit design ideas for fudgesuckin’ trolls” (anyone who lives below the Maggie Black, give each character their own unique — Abstract and plein air paintings, 10 wooden benches to be installed Mackinac Bridge). flair. Thom Hofrichter’s lighting design is eerie when Tuesday-Saturday thru Oct. 3, along the downtown riverfront, $500 Joel Grillo is endearing as the dim-witted brother the supernatural elements come into play, and the Crestwoods Frame Shop & Gallery, honorarium for selected designs, Roanoke, 672-2080 submit by Sunday, Nov. 1 to Remnar Soady. Jim Nelson is gleefully over the top lights and sound run by Quentin Jenkins, Avery Volz, Ba b e t t e Bl o c h : St e e l Ga r d e n — [email protected], 424-7195 as the wackadoodle local whose abduction by space and Nathan Dwyer are seamless. Laser-cut and water-jet cut stainless SPECIAL EVENTS aliens some time ago has rendered his speech almost An unfortunate opening night technical issue near steel sculptures, Tuesday-Sunday Ar t a t t h e Ri v e r s i d e — Art from local unintelligible. Jim Matusik is hilarious as a Ranger thru Nov. 1, Fort Wayne Museum and regional artists, family activities, Tom, a DNR agent from Detroit, who is every bit as Continued on page 23 of Art, $5-$7 (members, free), 422- live entertainment, food trucks and 6467 more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Co n t e m p o r a r y My t h o l o g y — Works of Sept. 26, Riverside Gardens, Leo, ------Laura Levine, Monday-Friday thru free, 627-3665 Oct. 2, Arts Place, Portland, free, Ar t i s t ’s St u d i o To u r — Behind 726-4809 the scenes tours of Ossian and Da y n e Bo n t a : Im p r e s s i o n s a t 88 — Bluffton art studios, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Photographs from Indiana photog- Saturday, Oct. 3, various studios rapher depicting his 88 years of life, off State Rd. 1, Bluffton, free, 494- Tuesday-Sunday thru Nov. 22, Two Decades of Marvelous Music 2179 Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 125t h An n i v e r s a r y Ga l a & Ar t Au c t i o n In 1958 the Wham-O company introduced the (members, free), 422-6467 — Silent art auction and reception Hula Hoop, and over 100 million were sold. The Eg y p t i a n Pl e a s u r e Ga r d e n s — to benefit student scholarships and Plantings inspired by Ancient big screens were filled with The Bridge on the River Director’s Notes the USF Downtown Campus, 5:30 Egypt’s New Kingdom period , p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, USF Robert Kwai, South Pacific, Gigi, King Creole and Vertigo. Tuesday-Sunday thru Nov. 15, Goldstine Performing Arts Center, Dick Clark, hosting American Bandstand, was busy LESLIE BEAUCHAMP Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Fort Wayne, $75-$125, 399-8033 Conservatory, Fort Wayne, $3-$5 (2 playing records by Elvis Presley, The Everly Broth- and under, free), 427-6440 ers, Billie Holiday, Jerry Lee Lewis and Frank Sinatra. ate, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? and Bonnie and Fr a c t u r e — Works by Thomas Leffers, Upcoming Exhibits Television sets were tuned in to catch The Ed Sullivan Clyde. The radio was turned up to blast music from Wednesday-Sunday thru Sept. Show, Candid Camera, The Jack Benny Show, and Al- The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, 20, Wunderkammer Company, Fort SEPTEMBER Wayne, free, 417-8846 Au t u m n Ab l a z e — Mixed media fall fred Hitchcock Presents. Makes you smile just think- The Supremes and The Beach Boys. Our Wonderettes’ In v i s i b l e Co l l e g e — Group exhibi- inspired pieces from local and ing about it. lives have taken them to tion co-curated by Andrew and regional artists, Tuesday-Saturday The Marvelous Won- the marvelous wonderettes places they never could Shawn Hosner of Los Angeles’ and by appointment Sept. 24-Nov. derettes begin their jour- have imagined in high Thinkspace Gallery and Josef 28 (opening reception 6-10 p.m. 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 & 27 Zimmerman of FWMoA featuring Thursday, Sept. 24), Castle Gallery ney in that year, a time school. They catch up works by 46 artists belonging to Fine Art, Fort Wayne, 426-6568 we think of as being sim- 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 with each other in Act the New Contemporary Movement, Th e Na t i o n a l : Be s t Co n t e m p o r a r y pler. Four friends who are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 II, with classics such as Tuesday-Sunday thru Sept. 27, Ph o t o g r a p h y 2015 — Contemporary giddy to perform at their “Wedding Bell Blues,” Fort Wayne Museum of Art, $5-$7 photography from invited and 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 (members, free), 422-6467 juried artists, Tuesday-Sunday, senior prom invite us into Arts United Center “It’s My Party,” “Leader A He r i t ag e o f Ne e d l e Ar t — Works Sept. 26-Jan. 3, 2016, Fort Wayne a world of toe-tapping of the Pack” and “Rescue from the Embroiderers’ Guild of Museum of Art, $5-$7 (members, tunes such as “Mr. Sand- 303 E. Main St., Fort Wayne Me.” With 18 more songs America, daily thru Oct. 2, Jeffrey free), 422-6467 man,” “Lollipop,” “Stu- Tix.: $17-$26 thru box office, we all know and love, ev- R. Krull Gallery, Main Library, Allen OCTOBER County Public Library, Fort Wayne, pid Cupid,” “Mr. Lee” 260-424-5220 eryone is expecting sing- 421-1210 ext. 2101 Am e r i c a n La n d s c a p e s — Works by ing and dancing from the Karen Moriarty, Penny French-Deal, and “Lipstick on Your Ma u r i c e Pa p i e r : A Retrospective — Nazar Harran, Beth Forst, Randall Collar.” We learn about their lives and loves and their audience as well as on the stage! Over 70 pieces by Papier and Scott Harden, Rebecca Justice- dozens of paintings by his former hopes and dreams through 17 delightful and beauti- It has been pure joy getting to work with this cast Schaab, Tom Kelly, Terry Pulley and students, Tuesday-Sunday thru fully sung Act I songs. of four remarkably talented women, and sharing the Lauren Brady, Tuesday-Sunday, Jan. 15, Artlink Contemporary Art Oct. 2-Dec. 6 (artist reception, We fast forward 10 years during intermission, rehearsal hall with David Snyder as he guided us all Gallery, Fort Wayne, 424-7195 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2), Artworks joining Cindy Lou, Betty Jean, Missy and Suzy for through this deceptively difficult score has been a true Me r c u r i a l At t r a c t i o n — Current pho- Galleria of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, their class reunion. That year (1968) McDonalds be- honor. Stage managers Michelle and Jennifer and staff tographic works of Cara Lee Wade, 387-7589 daily thru Oct. 23 (artist reception, gan selling the Big Mac – for 49 cents. The Beatles of the Civic have been great, and I would be remiss if I Fo u r Se a s o n s a n d a Pe r s i a n Ni g h t 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1), — Abstracts of Nazar Harran, created Apple Records, with “Hey, Jude” as the label’s didn’t send out a special thank you to Jim Hulbert, our Lupke Gallery, University of Saint Tuesday-Sunday, Oct. 2-Dec. 6 first single. The CBS television news magazine pro- own Mr. Lee, and our honorary fifth Wonderette, Elise Francis, Fort Wayne, 399-7999 (artist reception, 6-9 p.m. Friday, gram 60 Minutes was shown for the first time, and Ramel. Sit back, relax and get ready to smile your way Oct. 2), Artworks Galleria of Fine The Shaftesbury Theatre in London presented the new from beginning to end of a show that is, well, there’s Art, Fort Wayne, 387-7589 musical, Hair. Popular films included The Gradu- no other word for it, Marvelous! 20------www.whatzup.com------September 17, 2015 ------Calendar • Stage & Dance------Now Playing Ra g a m a l a Da n c e : So n g o f t h e Ja s m i n e Ou r To w n — Thornton Wilder clas- — Guided by poems of Tamil Bhakti sic about small-town American life Be n d Us — Musical story of the poet Andal, Song of the Jasmine in the early 20th century, 7 p.m. thoroughly-researched 1904 revival embodies the spiritual and the Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3, North in Wales which led to revivals sensual that are the lifeblood of the Campus Gymnasium, Blackhawk across the world; presented by all Indian psyche performed as part of Christian Elementary School, Fort for One productions, 7:30 p.m. the IPFW/Shruti Indian Performance Wayne, $6-$7, 493-7400 Friday-Saturday Sept. 18-19; 2:30 Series, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. An y t h i n g Go e s — Cole Porter musical p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20; 7:30 p.m. 19, Auer Performance Hall, IPFW, love story involving a stowaway and Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26 and $10 thru IPFW box office, free for a passenger upon a London-bound 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, PPG students w/ID, 481-6555 ocean liner, presented by IPFW Arts Lab, Arts United Center, Fort Department of Theatre, 8 p.m. Wayne, $10-$18, 745-4364 Asides Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3, 2 p.m. Es c a n a b a in d a Mo o n l i g h t — Jeff AUDITIONS Sunday, Oct. 4; 8 p.m. Thursday- Daniels’ Upper Peninsula-inspired Saturday, Oct. 8-10 and 2 p.m. Go d ’s Ea r (No v . 13-21) — Casting for Sunday, Oct. 11, Williams Theatre, comedy, 7:30 p.m. Friday- 7-8 actors agees 17 and over; pre- Saturday, Sept. 18-19; 2 p.m. IPFW, $5-$18 thru IPFW box office pare 15-20 seconds of a pop song 481-6555 Sunday, Sept. 20; 7:30 p.m. or lullaby to be sung a cappella, a 1 Th e Ki t c h e n Wi t c h e s — Two cable Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26, First minute memorized poem and wear access cooking show hostesses Presbyterian Theater, Fort Wayne, clothing that permits free range of who have hated each other for $12-$20, 422-6329 movement, an IPFW Department 30 years are put on a TV show Th e Fo r e i g n e r — The self proclaimed of Theatre production, additional together that quickly becomes a “world’s dullest man” takes a details available on website, 1:30 hit, 8 p.m. (7 p.m. dinner) Friday- vacation to a sleepy Georgia fish- p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Williams Saturday, Oct. 2-3, Oct. 9-10, Oct. ing lodge and pretends not to Theatre, IPFW, Fort Wayne, 481- 16-17, Arena Dinner Theatre, Fort understand English in this comedy 6551 by Larry Shue, 8 p.m. Friday- Wayne, $35, includes dinner and Tw o Pl a y s o n a Be n c h : Th e Zo o Saturday, Sept. 18-19; 8 p.m. show, 424-5622 St o r y & Th e Du c k Va r i a t i o n s (Ja n . Lo r d o f t h e Fl i e s — A group of British Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 24-26 14-30) — Casting for Zoo Story boys stuck on an uninhabited island and 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, only, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, by try to govern themselves with disas- Oct. 1-3, Pulse Opera House, appointment only, First Presbyterian trous results, presented by Fort Warren, $5-$14, 357-7017 Theater, Fort Wayne, 422-6329 Th e Ma r v e l o u s Wo n d e r e t t e s — Off- Wayne Youtheatre; PG 13, strong Broadway hit set in 1958 and featur- content, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, ing musical hits such as ‘Lollipop’, Upcoming Productions Oct. 9-10, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, ‘Dream Lover’ and ‘It’s my Party’ Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, presented by Fort Wayne Civic OCTOBER $12-$18, 422-6900 Theatre , 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, Re m e mb r a n c e — Fort Wayne Ballet fall Sept. 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. performance featuring Lacrymosa 20; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. d’Amore with accompaniment 25, 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 and by Heartland Sings, 7:30 p.m. 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Thursday-Friday, Oct. 1-2, Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, Arts United Center, Fort Wayne, $17-$29, 424-5220 $12-$35, 422-4226

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September 17, 2015------www.whatzup.com------21 ------Calendar • Things to Do------Featured Events St r e e t Fai r Id o l Au di t i o n s — Auditions Ge o r g e t o w n Br a n c h — Born to for Bluffton Street Fair singing com- Read Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 Dr e s s f o r Su c c e s s Po p Up Sh o p — petition, must be 17 or older, 6 p.m. a.m. Mondays, Baby Steps, 10:15 casual attire sale to benefit Dress Sunday, Sept. 20, Life Church, a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart for Success Fort Wayne, 10 a.m.-9 Bluffton, free, 824-4351 Start Storytime, 10:15 a.m. and 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday Sept. 18-19 A To a s t t o Li f e — Six-course craft a.m. Thursdays, 421-1320 Check and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. beer and food pairing dinner in Gr abi l l Br a n c h — Born to Read, 20, outside of Carson’s, Glenbrook support of Visiting Nurses, a part 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Smart Start Square Mall, Fort Wayne, prices of Hospice Home, 4 p.m. Sunday, Storytime 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, vary, 424-7977 Sept. 20, Club Soda, Fort Wayne, 421-1325 In t r o t o So u n d — Introductory class $125, 435-3212 He s s e n Ca s s e l Br a n c h — Stories, on the fundamentals of live sound Un c o r k Yo u r Fa l l Ha r v e s t — Harvest songs and finger- plays for the reinforcement, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. festival featuring live music with whole family, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Saturday, Sept. 19, Sweetwater the Hubie Ashcraft Band, BBQ, 421-1330 Out fall harvest wine release and wine i t t l e u r t l e r a n c h Sound, Fort Wayne, free, 432-8176, L T B — Storytime www.sweetwater.com tasting, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. IPFW Co m m u n i t y Ar t s Ac ad e m y — Art, Country Heritage Winery, LaOtto, Mondays and Tuesdays, 421-1335 dance, music and theater classes free, 637-2980 Mai n Lib r a r y — Babies and Books, for grades pre-K through 12 offered 10 a.m. Fridays; Family Story by IPFW College of Visual and Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Performing Arts, fees vary, 481- Lectures, Discussions, Storytime for preschoolers, day- Our 6977, www.ipfw.edu/caa cares and other groups, 9:30 a.m. Authors, Readings & Ma s t e r Sy n t h e s i z e r Pr o g r a m m i n g — Wednesdays; Toddler Time, 10:30 Instruction synthesizer class, 10 Films & 11 a.m. Fridays; 421-1220 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Ne w Ha v e n Br a n c h — Babies and Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne, In d i a n Su m m e r s — Community screen- books for kids birth to age 2, 10:30 $99, 432-8176, www.sweetwater. ing of the PBS Masterpiece show, a.m. Thursdays, 421-1345 com 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, main Po n t ia c Br a n c h — Teen cafe 4 p.m. Menu Sw e e t wa t e r Ac ad e m y o f Mu s i c — branch auditorium, Allen County Tuesdays, Smart Start Storytime for Private lessons for a variety of Public Library, free, 484-5663 preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, instruments available from profes- Ca t h o l i c Te a c h i n g o n Ma r r ia g e , 421-1350 sional instructors, ongoing weekly Di v o r c e a n d An n u l m e n t s — A Te c u m s e h Br a n c h — Smart Start featuring lessons, Sweetwater Sound, Fort Storytime for kids age 3-6, 10:30 University of Saint Francis School Wayne, call for pricing, 432-8176, of Liberal Arts and Sciences pre- a.m. Tuesdays, YA Day for academy.sweetwater.com sentation; part of the Philosophy teens 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Un l o c k i n g t h e Se c r e t s o f t h e Cap o — and Theology lecture series, 7 p.m. Wondertots reading for ages 1-3, Don Carr explores the options of Wednesday, Sept. 23, Achatz Hall 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 421-1360 Seafood, the capo, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, of Science, USF, Fort Wayne, free, Sh aw n e e Br a n c h — Born to Read Sept. 26, Sweetwater Sound, Fort 399-8050 for babies and toddlers, 10:30 Wayne, free, 432-8176, www.sweet- An Ev e n i n g wi t h Me l i s s a Lo n g — Fort a.m. Thursdays, Smart Start water.com Wayne Youtheatre benefit featuring Storytime for preschoolers, 11 a.m. BBQ, Wh i t l e y Co u n t y Fa r m e r s Ma r k e t local celebrity, with light dinner by Thursdays, 421-1355 — Farmers market sponsored Catablu, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Wa y n e da l e Br a n c h — Smart Start by Whitley County Chamber 26 Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays Salad Bar of Commerce, 8 a.m.-12:30 Wayne, $80, 422-4226 and Tuesdays, Born to Read p.m. Saturdays thru Oct. 10, Ch r i s Spi e l m a n — Former Ohio State Storytime for babies and toddlers, Courthouse Square, downtown and NFL linebacker, ESPN college 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, 421-1365 Columbia City, free, 248-8131 football analyst and author of That’s Wo o db u r n Br a n c h — Smart Start and Pizza Why I’m Here: The Chris & Stefanie Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Spielman Story, 7:30 p.m. Monday, 421-1370 This Week Sept. 28, Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert, Ohio, 3 Ri v e r s To y Fai r — Vintage and mod- Kid Stuff New microbrews and ern toy and comic show, 10 a.m.-5 $10-$25 thru box office, 419-238- 6722, www.npacvw.org p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. Kid z Ni g h t Ou t — Bricks 4 Kidz® 19-20, Washington Township Fire Te r r i f i e d b y Te c h n o l o g y No Mo r e — Lego® night with pizza games, regional beers dept., free, 414-7053 AARP presentation on how to use projects, lego playfor children ages Bl u f f t o n St r e e t Fai r — 4-H exhibits, technology, social media and smart 5-13; supervised by trained and events and judging, Poor Jacks phones,2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. screened staff, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Amusements, parades, live enter- 1, Community Foundation, Fort Sept. 18 Carmike Jefferson Pointe Banquet room seating tainment and more, times vary, Wayne, free, 749-8392 18 Cinema and Carmike 20 Cinema, Tuesday-Saturday, Sept. 22-26, Da v id Ja m i e s o n a n d Me l i n da Wh i t m o r e Fort Wayne, $30, 376-0252 Downtown Bluffton, free, 824-4351 — Professional artists present Kid z Ni g h t Ou t — Bricks 4 Kidz® their work and the backstory of up to 80 people! Da v id Gr e e n e — NPR host gives a Lego® night with pizza games, behind the scenes look at NPR and how they established the Vitruvian projects, lego playfor children ages Morning Edition and talks about his Fine Art Studio in Chicago, 7:30 5-13; supervised by trained and experiences in Russia which result- p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, USF North screened staff, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Stop in or check us out ed in his recent book, Midnight in Campus Auditorium, Fort Wayne, Oct. 16 Carmike Jefferson Pointe Siberia, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 free, 399-8050 18 Cinema and Carmike 20 Cinema, (book signing will immediately follow Sh a r i n g t h e Go s p e l o f Cr e a t i o n : Fort Wayne, $30, 376-0252 lecture), Sweetwater Performance In t e g r a l Ec o l o g y a n d Ca t h o l i c online @ Theatre, Fort Wayne, $25 before Th e o l o g y in Po p e Fr a n c i s ’s La u d a t o Sept. 1, 452-1189 Si — Conference examining Pope’s Sports and Recreation Co n e y Is l a n d Bl o c k Pa r t y — Live recent encyclical featuring four Fo r t Wa y n e De r b y Gi r l s Bo o t c a m p — luckyturtlegrill.com entertainment, games and activi- plenary speakers, 12:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, USF North Recruiting skaters for new Derby ties, famous Coney’s, beer tent girls; helmet, mouth guard, elbow and more, 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Campus Auditorium, Fort Wayne, free, 399-8050 pads, wrist guards, knee pads and 19, Coney Island & Main St., Fort quad skates required, 8-10 p.m. Hours: Wayne, free, 424-2997 Er i c Ol s o n : Th e Wo r l d a t Ni g h t — Omnibus lecture by four-star Thursdays, Sept. 10, 17 and Ga l a f e a t . Ar c h bi s h o p El ia s Ch a c o u r 24; 7-10 p.m. Sundays, Sept. Mon-Tues, 11am-9pm — Indiana center for Middle East Admiral, Navy Seal and former commander of the U.S. Special 20 and 27 (Orientation, 6:45-8 Peace fundraiser feat. Archbishop p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Fortezza Cahcour, dinner, silent auction and Operations Command, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Auer Coffee) Bell’s Skating Rink, New Wed-Thurs, 11am-10pm cash bar, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Haven, $40,749-8214 Sept. 19, Courtyard by Marriott, Performance Hall, Fort Wayne, free, tickets required, 481-6103 Dr i v e Yo u Wi l d — Shotgun start golf Fri-Sat, 11am-12 midnite $65, 424-2430 scramble to benefit Fort Wayne Jo h n n y App l e s e e d Fe s t i v a l — Old-time Children’s Zoo , 12:30 p.m. festival featuring period artisans and Storytimes Wednesday, Sept. 30 (registration Sun, 10am-9pm demonstrations, vendors market and lunch at 11 a.m.), Autumn Ridge place, period food and beverages, St o r y t i m e s , Activities a n d Cr a f t s a t Golf Club, Fort Wayne, $150-$600, farmer’s market and more, 10 Al l e n Co u n t y Pu b l i c Lib r a r y : 427-6844 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Ab o i t e Br a n c h — Born to Read Bo o k i n ’ It f o r Ka t e ’s Ka r t — 5Krun/ 622 East Dupont Rd. and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Mondays, walk and kids fun run, 9 a.m. 20, Johnny Appleseed Park, Fort Smart Start Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 (registration 8 Wayne, $3-$8,427-6003 Tuesdays, Baby Steps, 10:30 a.m. a.m.), Summit Middle School, Fort Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Paw f e s t — Buffet, live auction and Wednesdays, 421-1320 Wayne, $20-$25, 413-5890 adoptable pets to benefit Allen Du p o n t Br a n c h — Smart Start County SPCA, 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Storytime for ages 3-5, 1:30 260-490-5765 Sept. 20, Curly’s Village Inn, Fort p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wayne, $10 for buffet, 744-0454 Thursdays, 421-1315

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Showing of Scooby-Doo Meets events, carnival rides, pageant, 28 SportOne Fieldhouse, Fort Batman, 3:30 p.m.; Showing of live entertainment and more, Wayne, $120-$150 per team, 471- Beetlejuice, 6:30 p.m. and showing times vary, Monday-Saturday, 5100 of The Shining 11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28-Oct. 3, DeKalb County Oct.17, Embassy Theatre, Fort Fairgrounds, free, 925-1834 Wayne, 9$3-$8 thru Ticketmaster Dance and Embassy box office, 424-5665 r i g h t i g h t October Co m m u n i t y Mo v e m e n t Ja m — F N — Zombie walk, haunted tours, costume contests, Improvisational dancing with special Ch i l i f e s t — Chili cook off, live enter- guest Darcie Perkins, 6-8 p.m. bonfire and more, 4 p.m.-12 a.m. tainment and food sampling, 9 Saturday, Sept. 18, Fort Wayne Saturday, Oct.17, various locations, a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Dance Collective, Fort Wayne, downtown Fort Wayne, free, activity Headwaters Park, Fort Wayne, $5, $10-$15 suggested donation, 424- prices vary, 420-3266 222-9343 Pa r a Si s t e r s — Paranormal investiga- 6574 Pa g a n Pr id e Pr o j e c t — Pagan rituals, tors discuss ghost hunting, haunt- Co n t r a Da n c e — Old time dance with silent auction, vendors, informa- live caller and live music from Old ings and more, 6:30 p.m. Monday, tion booths, drum circle and more; Clay Fields, no partner necessary, Oct. 26, Huntington-Markle Library, please bring a dish to share and 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Huntington, free, 356-0824 your own utensils, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fort Wayne Dance Collective, Fort Saturday, Oct. 3, Memorial Park Wayne, $6-$9, 244-1905 September Pavilion, Fort Wayne, free, accept- Meet and Greet & ing nonperishable food items for Pr o j e c t Le a r n i n g Tr e e — Workshop donation to CHFB, 485-4366 Signing Autographs! Halloween Events for students, teachers and vol- Ja m a — Willy Wonka-themed event unteers to gain awareness using with hors d’oeuvres, desserts, Hy s t e r i u m Ha u n t e d As y l u m — Haunted 7:00pm-Midnight asylum, formally the Haunted Cave, the forest, dress for outside, 8:30 candy, live and silent auctions to 7 p.m.-12 a.m.. Friday-Saturday, a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, benefit families in need through Friday Saturday, Sept. 18-Oct. 31 and 7-9:30 p.m. reserve by Sept. 19, Tom and Salvation Army, 2 p.m. Saturday, & Thursdays, Oct.15, 22 and 29, Jane Dustin Nature Preserve, Oct. 3, Salvation Army, North 4410 Arden Drive, Fort Wayne, Huntertown, $22, 637-2273 Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, $25, Sept. 18th & 19th $12-$20, 436-0213 Do g g o n e Be s t Ch i l i Ch a l l e n g e — Chili 744-2311 cook-off benefiting Allen County Sc i Fi Ce n t r a l — Event celebrating To n y Mo r a n — Original Michael Myers appearing at meet and greet, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. SPCA, 12-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. science fiction, fantasy, gaming, Friday-Saturday Sept. 18-19, 26, Lucky Harley-Davidson, Fort comic books, photos with classic Hysterium Haunted Asylum, 4410 Wayne, $5 (children under 10 free), Star Wars characters, vendors, Arden Drive, Fort Wayne, $12-$20, 396-2682 panel of local experts, 10 a.m.- 5 436-0213 De e r Pa r k Cr a f t Br e w Fe s t i v a l — p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Science Craft beer tasting featuring over 50 Central, Fort Wayne, $8, 424-2400 Ha l l o w e e n Fo l k l o r e a n d Ur ba n 4410 Arden Drive, Ft. Wayne local and regional craft beers, live A Re n ai s s a n c e in Ro a n o k e — Art fair, Le g e n d s — Linda Urschel, professor (Off Engle Rd., West of Bluffton Rd.) of English at Huntington University, entertainment German food and farmers market, live entertain- talks about beliefs, traditions and Brats, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, ment and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Open 7pm-12am Fridays & Saturdays, urban legends surrounding the Deer Park Irish Pub, Fort Wayne, Saturday, Oct. 10, downtown Sept. 18-Oct. 31 & Thursdays, Oct. 15-29 holiday, 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. $25-$35, 437-8254 Roanoke, free, 433-2370 8, Huntington-Markle Library, Ok t o b e r f e s t — Wiener Scnitzel dinner, Ca t Wa l k Ma s q u e r ad e — Masquerade Advance tickets at www.hysterium.com Huntington, free, 356-0824 beer tents, German drinking songs performance, couture fashion So u l l e s s Sc i e n c e : Th e Qu e s t f o r and dancing, live music food ven- show, live jazz, micro brews, wine Sponsored Pa t i e n t Ze r o — Halloween-themed dors and more, 5-11 p.m. Saturday, and silent auction to benefit Allen by: fund raiser, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. Sept. 26, Park Eldeweiss, Fort County SPCA, 5 p.m. Saturday, 9, Science Central, Fort Wayne, Wayne, free, $7-$10 for dinner, Oct. 10, Grand Wayne Convention $20-$25/person or $35-$40/couple 747-2592 Center, Fort Wayne, $85, 744-0454 (21 and over), 424-2400 Fo r t Wa y n e Ho bb y a n d Co l l e c t ib l e s Ta s t e in Se e — Cooking demos, h o w Wi l d Zo o Ha l l o w e e n — Trick or treat, S — Old and new toys, comic cook-off, best apron contest, live corn maze, kids activities and books, collectible cards, memora- entertainment and more to benefit more, 12-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, bilia, models, magazines, coins, St. Jude, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Oct. 16-18; 12-6 p.m. Thursday- games and more, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 10, St. Jude Church, Fort Wayne, Sunday, Oct. 22-25 and 12-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, Classic Café, $20-$25, 484-6609 Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 29-31, Fort Wayne, free, 450-4147 Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Fort Wayne, $4-$9, 427-6820

CURTAIN CALL - From Page 20 AIRING THIS WEEKEND • SEPTEMBER 20 the top of the second act temporarily set off the the- script with plenty of Dumb and Dumber-style bath- ater’s fire alarm, but the actors forged on, never miss- room humor which audiences of all ages and back- ing a beat and still getting laughs. Director Murphy grounds find universally entertaining. The fart joke in stepped in to hold the show until the alarm could be this production literally stopped the show. Michael Kelsey disabled, and the actors “rewound” to the action just Sight gags, physical comedy, cleverly heartfelt preceding the interruption. The cast and crew handled writing and perfect comedic timing combine to make the situation as well as any major professional theatre Escanaba in da Moonlight one of the funniest and company would have. most heartwarming shows you’re likely to see this & Paul Thorn Jeff Daniels wrote the play for The Purple Rose season. Theatre Company which he had founded in his home- town of Chelsea, Michigan in 1991. He infused the [email protected] Community AIRING NEXT WEEKEND • September 27 Arts Academy art dance music theatre Ralston Bowles & grades pre K-12 Drama & Dance Classes Michael Kelsey begin September 26

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